[The prevalence and associated factors of metabolic syndrome among Tibetan pastoralists in transition from nomadic to settled urban environment].
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DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112338-20211118-00900
Abstract: Objective: To study the prevalence and associated factors of metabolic syndrome (MS) among Tibetan pastoralists in transition from high altitude nomadic to settled urbanized environment, especially dietary factors. Methods: The community-based cross-sectional study included 920… read more here.
Keywords: prevalence; associated factors; dietary pattern; prevalence associated ... See more keywords
Tibetan Buddhism, Wetland Transformation, and Environmentalism in Tibetan Pastoral Areas of Western China
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DOI: 10.4103/0972-4923.201390
Abstract: Alpine wetlands occupy a considerable area of the Tibetan Plateau, a region that is characterised by diverse but fragile ecosystems, including alpine wetlands, which are reported to have shrunk by 29% over the last several… read more here.
Keywords: buddhism wetland; tibetan pastoralists; tibetan buddhism; alpine wetlands ... See more keywords
Major dietary patterns and their relationship to obesity among urbanized adult Tibetan pastoralists.
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DOI: 10.6133/apjcn.201909_28(3).0010
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES This study investigated major dietary patterns and their relationship to obesity among urbanized Tibetan pastoralists. METHODS AND STUDY DESIGN Using a cross-sectional design, this study assessed 782 urbanized Tibetan pastoralists aged 18-84… read more here.
Keywords: tibetan pastoralists; patterns relationship; major dietary; dietary patterns ... See more keywords