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Obesity and type 2 diabetes are considered syndemic.
Recognizing the syndemic nature of obesity and diabetes can inform integrated treatment approaches.
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The overlapping epidemics of obesity and type 2 diabetes have been considered as syndemic.
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The claim is based on a general observation rather than specific study data.
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Obesity and Diabetes
Nick Finer · 2024
DOI 10.1002/9781119697473.ch18
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