Assessment of Risk Factors for Developing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Hmong Americans
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The purpose of this study was to identifY if the Hmong of Dunn County, Wisconsin have risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes mellitus. Thirty-one subjects (17 males aod 14 females) from 18-60 years old participated in the study. Data was collected at the Dunn County Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, lnfaots, aod Children, aod Hmong Stout Student Organization of University of Wisconsin-Stout. Subjects completed a survey which assessed risk factors for type 2 diabetes mellitus such as: age, weight status, smoking habits, eating habits, magnesium aod fiber intake, physical activity, aod past medical history. Height aod weight of subjects were measured by the researcher, aod body mass index (BMI) was calculated from these measurements. A quaotitative food frequency questionnaire was administered to determine magnesium
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