Diabetes Epidemiology

Diabetes prevalence among Puerto Ricans affected by age, education

Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, April 19th, 2004

The prevalence of diabetes among Puerto Ricans in New York City is influenced by age, educational level, and body mass index.

According to a study from Brazil, "This study assessed the prevalence of diagnosed diabetes and associated characteristics among Puerto Rican adults in New York City, NY, with a random-digit-dialed telephone survey with a dual-frame sampling design."

"Overall, 11.3% (95% confidence interval =8.7%, 14.0%) had diagnosed diabetes; diabetes was significantly related to age, obesity, and family history; and the prevalence was high among those with the least education," reported Thomas A. Melnik at the New York State Department of...

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