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Istituto Superiore di Sanità
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Inequalities

An inverse relationship between socioeconomic status and prevalence of diabetes, as well as for incidence and mortality, has been shown. Furthermore, persons belonging to disadvantaged social classes are more likely to adopt life styles harmful for health.