Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 43, Issue 2 , Pages 188-190 , August 2008

Assessment of Knowledge, Awareness, and Self-Reported Risk Factors for Type II Diabetes Among Adolescents

  • Arash Mahajerin, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis, Indiana
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Arash Mahajerin, M.D., Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, 702 Barnhill Drive, Room 5867, Indianapolis, IN 46202.
    • ,
  • Andrew Fras, M.D., M.S.

      Affiliations

    • Hurley Medical Center, Flint, Michigan
    • ,
  • Thomas E. Vanhecke, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan
    • ,
  • Jeremiah Ledesma, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, East Lansing, Michigan

Received 3 September 2007 ,Accepted 21 December 2007.

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PII: S1054-139X(08)00084-0

doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2007.12.019

Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 43, Issue 2 , Pages 188-190 , August 2008

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