[Immigrants and type 2 diabetes. Occurrence, treatment and prevention seen in a gender perspective].
Danish studies present a prevalence of DM2 that is 5-7 times higher among immigrants than non-immigrants and a relatively high rate of contacts to hospitals for that reason, especially for women. Studies so far present a relatively scarce knowledge about the disease and prevention-related issues in Denmark. The National Board of Health has developed an organizational programme to treat patients with chronic diseases in the Danish health system, where some of the services are transferred from the secondary to the primary sector. It is discussed whether the planned structural changes are sufficient to serve the immigrant group.
Dyhr
Lise
L
Københavns Universitet, Afdelingen for Almen Medicin, Forskningsenheden for Almen Praksis, København. l.dyhr@gpract.ku.dk
Vibe-Petersen
Jette
J
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003718:Denmark / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000208:ethnology; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000208:ethnology / Q000517:prevention & control; D004641:Emigration and Immigration; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015995:Prevalence; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D012307:Risk Factors; D017678:Sex Distribution; D012737:Sex Factors