Endocrinology & Metabolic Syndrome
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Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Institute of Health, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia

Biography

Dr. Elias Mulat is an  Associate professor in the Department of Medical physiology, Faculty of medical sciences, Institute of health, Jimma University, Jimma, located in Ethiopia. Currently, He is  the author/editors/reviewer in several international journals. He published 22 and 112 Citations articles in many journals and the articles are informative and got good citations. He done 2 projects.

Publications

• Research Article   
  Cardiovascular Risk in Correlation with Physical Activity Level and Body Mass Index among Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Ethiopia
  Author(s): Elias Mulat*, Tewodros Gebremariam, Yohannes Markos, Belay Zawdie, Tilahun Alemayehu Nigatu, Nuredin Abduselam, Mengistu Welde and Shewatatek Gedamu
  
  Background: Physical inactivity has major negative health consequences throughout the lifespan and physical exercise is an important component of a comprehensive approach to chronic disease prevention and health promotion. Yet, many patients with type two Diabetes Mellitus are often overweight or obese and do not achieve recommended levels of physical activity. Objective: To assess cardiovascular risk in correlation with physical activity level and body mass index among type 2 diabetic patients in some selected hospitals in Ethiopia. Methods: Institution based cross-sectional study was conducted in Six Diabetes Clinics in major hospitals in Ethiopia. Sample size was determined using single population proportion formula. Questionnaire was used for assessment of demographic information and medical recor.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2161-1017.20.9.310

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