Why the study?
Does physical activity reduce incident diabetes in American Indians?
Population
1,651 American Indians from 13 communities in 4 states (North Dakota, South Dakota, Oklahoma, and Arizona)
Comparison
Total physical activity in tertiles vs No physical activity
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
10 years
Authors
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May support outreach programs in American Indians; leaves open causality and program efficacy.
Does physical activity reduce incident diabetes in American Indians?
Physical activity is associated with a lower risk of incident diabetes among American Indians, highlighting the need for targeted outreach programs.
Fretts et al. (2009) studied this question.
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