Diabetes more common in poor areas: study (Canada)

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More needs to be done to prevent diabetes among those living in Saskatoon's inner city, where people have a higher likelihood of developing the chronic disease, says a Saskatoon Health Region report released Friday.

"We are dealing with a large health problem and a health problem that is getting bigger," said Dr. Stephen Whitehead, deputy medical health officer and co-author of the report.

http://www.thestarphoenix.com/health/Diabetes+more+common+poor+areas+study/5315993/story.html
 
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