Diabetes Prevalence among Puerto Rican Adults in New York City, NY, 2000

T.A. Melnik, A.S. Hosler, J.P. Sekhobo, T.P. Duffy, E.F. Tierney, M.M. Engelgau and L.S. Geiss

American Journal of Public Health, 2004, vol. 94, issue 3, 434-437

Abstract: 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. This study showed the ability to obtain critically needed diabetes information from ethnic minorities at the local level.

Date: 2004
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