aAll summary ORs/RRs (95% CIs) were calculated by the random-effect model.bWe excluded three studies using the risk estimates with SIRs ([14] and [32]) and the different definition of diabetes ([33]wa
A parenthesis indicates percentage in participants of the age category. OR indicates odds ratio per 1 year adjusted by gender and the examination areas. CI indicates confidence interval.
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