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SUMMARY:Controlling the diabetes epidemic. Is screening the way forward? -
  Dr Rebecca Simmons\, MRC Epidemiology Unit\, Addenbrooke's Hospital\, Cam
 bridge
DTSTART:20110606T183000Z
DTEND:20110606T200000Z
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CONTACT:Dr Nigel Bennee
DESCRIPTION:The type 2 diabetes epidemic represents a huge public health b
 urden. Given the long latent period of the disease and the high prevalence
  of complications at diagnosis\, there are good arguments for screening. T
 he government has introduced the NHS "Health Checks" programme\, to screen
  all adults aged 40-74 years for diabetes\, heart disease\, stroke and kid
 ney disease. Using data from epidemiological studies\, my lecture will exp
 lore the rationale for screening for diabetes and the notion that preventi
 on is better than cure.\n
LOCATION:Wolfson Lecture Theatre\, Churchill College\, Storey's Way\, Camb
 ridge
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