Type 2 Diabetes in Maori and Pacific Youth in New Zealand

- November 20, 2008

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Presentation

"Type 2 Diabetes in Maori and Pacific Youth in New Zealand"

Cheri Hotu (biography)
English - 2006-11-13 - 22 minutes

(21 slides)

Summary :
The global epidemic of obesity and type 2 diabetes has not bypassed the people of New Zealand. There is an increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes in New Zealand youth. The majority of those affected are Maori or Pacific. Features of the metabolic syndrome are common within these groups and the incidence of renal complications is high. Their risk of premature vascular disease is also high. Measures are being taken to address these issues, including the development of national and local health initiatives, primarily aimed at improving nutrition and promoting physical activity in all ages.

Learning objectives :
After viewing this presentation the participant will be able to discuss:

- Ethnic groups of New Zealand
- Prevalence of Obesity in New Zealand (focus on Maori and Pacific groups)
- Early presentation of T2DM in Northland Maori
- Prevalence of T2DM in adolescents in Aukland
- National audit of care outcomes in young people with diabetes in NZ
- Solutions for management of obesity and diabetes in New Zealand

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