Genetic Component of Type 2 Diabetes in a Mexican Population

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a complex disease caused by the interaction of genetic and environmental factors. In this regard, it has been demonstrated that Hispanics have a greater susceptibility to developing complex diseases like T2D, which has been attributed to their Amerindian component. Mexico has a wide population variety as a result of Amerindian (56 –69%), European (26–41.8%) and African (1.8–6%) ancestral components. The stratification of the population has made difficult the study of T2D in the Mexican population.
Source: Archives of Medical Research - Category: Research Authors: Tags: Review Article Source Type: research