Application of an artificial neural network model for diagnosing type 2 diabetes mellitus and determining the relative importance of risk factors.

Journal: Epidemiology and health
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Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To identify the most important demographic risk factors for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) using a neural network model.

Authors

  • Shiva Borzouei
    Department of Endocrinology, School of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.
  • Ali Reza Soltanian
    Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.