International journal of epidemiology
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Simultaneously adhering to multiple healthy lifestyle factors has been related to up to 90% reduction in type 2 diabetes (T2DM) incidence in White populations; however, little is known about whether such protective effects persist in other non-White populations. ⋯ Our findings indicate that adherence to a healthy lifestyle may substantially lower the burden of T2DM in the Chinese population.
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Bloodstream infections (BSI) cause considerable morbidity and mortality, and primary prevention should be a priority. Lifestyle factors are of particular interest since they represent a modifiable target. ⋯ Obesity, smoking and physical inactivity carry increased risk of BSI and BSI mortality.