Role of Chronobiology in Determining the Distribution of Non-Communicable Diseases across Geographies-Thinking beyond Diet
: Raina SK, Maria A, Gandhi MK
Publisher: WOLTERS KLUWER MEDKNOW PUBLICATIONS
: 2018
Advances in Human Biology
: ADVANCES IN HUMAN BIOLOGY
: ADV HUM BIOL
: 8
: 3
: 150
: 154
: 5
: 2321-8568
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4103/AIHB.AIHB_3_18
: https://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/36339134
Background: Over the last few years, it is being realised that the increasing burden of non-communicable diseases ( NCDs) may be linked to some macro-level determinants. Material and Methods: The present systematic review uses data distributed across geographies to explore the role played by chronobiology. Results: The paper is based on the role of these factors in affecting the prevalence of diabetes, hypertension and dementia. The paper uses extensive empirical scrutiny, covering areas across a state and applying the outcome of these to generate a hypothesis. Conclusion: Our results though initial indicate that change in chronotype appears to contribute to an increase in NCDs.
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