Serum concentrations of organochlorine pesticides associated with diabetes and obesity in Northern Benin (West Africa)

Non-communicable diseases such as type 2 diabetes are an important public health concern now a days in both developed and developing countries [1]. The highest increasing trend in diabetes prevalence in the world (109%) is expected to occur in Sub-Saharan African countries by 2035 [2-4]. Diabetes thus represents a challenge for African countries without sufficient health resources to deal with this chronic disease. The absence of community-based financial support for proper treatment is such that individuals seek health care treatment as late as possible, with ensuing complications and higher mortality rates. In these circumstances, identification and reduction of risk factors becomes important.