Diabetes Prevention Interventions in Latin American Countries: a Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT: Public policies, population health initiatives, and targeted behavioral change interventions for individuals at risk for developing diabetes are all essential for diabetes prevention in Latin American countries (LACs). This scoping review examines (1) the current evidence on diabetes prevention policies and interventions in LACs to identify components of effective diabetes prevention models in those countries and (2) effective diabetes prevention interventions targeting Latino populations in the USA to explore possible lessons from these interventions for LACs. Diabetes prevention programs in LACs evaluated to date consist of short-term health professional-led face-to-face behavioral counseling sessions. Intervention components of US-based programs for Latinos that might benefit diabetes p

SUBMITTER: Heisler M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5180425 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature