Cardiovascular disease in older people with diabetes in Southeast Asia
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ThesisThesis type
Doctor of PhilosophyAuthor/s
Wong, Wei JinAbstract
The countries in Southeast Asia are going through an epidemiological transition, with an increasing
number of older adults. As age is a contributing risk factor, older people with diabetes face an
increased risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. This thesis aims: (1)To examine the
prevalence of comorbidities and
common geriatric syndromes in older people with type 2 diabetes in Southeast Asia, and (2) To
examine the management of cardiovascular risk factors and cardiovascular diseases in older people
with type 2 diabetes in the region.The countries in Southeast Asia are going through an epidemiological transition, with an increasing
number of older adults. As age is a contributing risk factor, older people with diabetes face an
increased risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. This thesis aims: (1)To examine the
prevalence of comorbidities and
common geriatric syndromes in older people with type 2 diabetes in Southeast Asia, and (2) To
examine the management of cardiovascular risk factors and cardiovascular diseases in older people
with type 2 diabetes in the region.
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2025Rights statement
The author retains copyright of this thesis. It may only be used for the purposes of research and study. It must not be used for any other purposes and may not be transmitted or shared with others without prior permission.Faculty/School
Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney School of Public HealthAwarding institution
The University of SydneyShare