Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Blood groups and the Rh factor are involved in several pathologies. Some studies have also identified them as risk factors for diabetes. The objective of this work is to evaluate the possible association between ABO blood groups, rhesus (Positive, Negative) and the risk of diabetes.Patients and methods: This is a case-control study involving 257 diabetic patients followed in the hygiene department and 266 controls followed at Sidi Othmane H...

Introduction: Obesity is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The objective of this work is to study the prevalence of obesity among a consultant population at the Hygiene Service of the Sidi-Othman District (ASO) in Casablanca.Patients and methods: This is a case-control study of subjects consulting the Sidi Othmane hygiene service. Socio demographic, anthropometric data (weight, height, waist circumference, hip circumference, body mas...