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economic hardship

Notes: - economic hardship is associated with higher levels of physical activity, lower body mass index (BMI), & probably better dietary habits in Cuba [1] - the reduction in BMI is associated with reduced mortality from diabetes & cardiovascular disease

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standard of living

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psychosocial stress

References

  1. Franco M, Bilal U, Ordunez P et al Population-wide weight loss and regain in relation to diabetes burden and cardiovascular mortality in Cuba 1980-2010: repeated cross sectional surveys and ecological comparison of secular trends. BMJ. 2013 Apr 9;346:f1515. doi: 10.1136/bmj.f1515. PMID: 23571838