We study the role of these lifestyle factors, primarily in humans, using observational studies and lifestyle interventions. As outcomes, we study weight gain and obesity, glucose metabolism and diabetes type 2, major chronic diseases, and mortality. We look at associations between these factors from different perspectives: how do such associations change with age, or with severity of illness? Are they influenced by gender, socio-economic status, or region of residence?
Our research group organises the GECKO Drenthe cohort.
Obesity and diabetes mellitus type 2 are worldwide, but also on a national scale, severe problems that drive a pandemic of non-communicable diseases. Our research contributes to understanding the size of the problem, and finding ways to prevent and treat obesity and diabetes mellitus type 2 by addressing their root causes: poor lifestyle.
University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG)
Department of Epidemiology
PO Box 30.001
9700 RB Groningen
The Netherlands
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University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG)
Department of Epidemiology
Hanzeplein 1
9713 GZ Groningen
location: Zusterhuis B1 ING 27
