Changes in metabolic profiles after the Great East Japan Earthquake: a retrospective observational study
Conclusions: Post-quake metabolic variables were impaired compared with pre-quake baseline levels in survivors who were living in temporary houses. A natural disaster could affect metabolic profiles, and careful follow-up for survivors should be planned. (Source: BMC Public Health - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Public Health - Latest articles - March 23, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Masaharu TsubokuraMorihito TakitaTomoko MatsumuraKazuo HaraTetsuya TanimotoKazuhiko KobayashiTamae HamakiGiichiro OisoMasahiro KamiTadaichi OkawadaHidekiyo Tachiya Source Type: research