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Genetic Epidemiological Characterization of the Population of Tlemcen (west Algeria) by Type 1 Diabetes

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Type 1 diabetes is a real public health problem, concerning not only its complications and cost, but also its increasing incidence and the fact that it occurs in young people. The objective of this study is to define the epidemiological, clinical and genetic aspects of type 1 diabetes in the population of Tlemcen (West Algeria). Methods: This is a cross-sectional descriptive study of a population of 316 diabetic patients under the age of 15 years in the pediatrics service of Tlemcen University Hospital (TUH), during a period of three months from March 01 to May 31, 2017.

Source: Acta healthmedica

DOI: 10.19082/ah247