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World J Diabetes. Nov 15, 2024; 15(11): 2162-2166
Published online Nov 15, 2024. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v15.i11.2162
Diabetes mellitus and comorbidities in elderly people from the Lugu community: A critical-reflective analysis
José Carlos Tatmatsu-Rocha, José Carlos Gomes-Pinto
José Carlos Tatmatsu-Rocha, College of Medicine, Postgraduate Program in Physiotherapy and Functionality, Federal University of Ceará-UFC, Fortaleza 60810-786, Brazil
José Carlos Gomes-Pinto, College of Medicine, Postgraduate Program in Physiotherapy and Functionality, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza 60000-000, Brazil
Author contributions: Tatmatsu-Rocha JC and Gomes-Pinto JC contributed to this article, writing and editing the manuscript and literature review; Tatmatsu-Rocha JC designed the overall concept and draft of the manuscript; Gomes-Pinto JC contributed to the discussion and conception of the manuscript; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.
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Corresponding author: José Carlos Tatmatsu-Rocha, MSc, PhD, Professor, Research Scientist, College of Medicine, Postgraduate Program in Physiotherapy and Functionality, Federal University of Ceará-UFC, Rua Alexandre Baraunas, 949-Rodolfo Teofilo, Fortaleza 60810-786, Brazil. tatmatsu@ufc.br
Received: April 3, 2024
Revised: July 19, 2024
Accepted: August 1, 2024
Published online: November 15, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Ageing and changes in eating habits promote significant physiological changes in a silent, long-term manner in the elderly population. Additionally, mapping risk groups and their primary cardiovascular and functional changes represents a considerable and legitimate challenge for screening local residents by establishing the prevalence of findings. The aim is to provide a robust and safe scientific database, capable of guiding health actions and research.