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Diabetes trends in the U.S.: 1990-1998.

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Mokdad, A H, Ford, E S, Bowman, B A, Nelson, D E, Engelgau, M M, Vinicor, F, Marks, J S·2000·Diabetes Care

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OBJECTIVE: To examine trends in diabetes prevalence in the U.S. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: This study was conducted via telephone surveys in states that participated in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System between 1990 and 1998. The participants consisted of noninstitutionalized adults aged 18 years or older. The main outcome measure was self-reported diabetes. RESULTS: The prevalence of diabetes rose from 4.9% in 1990 to 6.5% in 1998--an increase of 33%. Increases were observed in both sexes, all ages, all ethnic groups, all education levels, and nearly all states. Changes in prevalence varied by state. The prevalence of diabetes was highly correlated with the prevalence of obesity (r = 0.64, P<0.001). CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of diabetes continues to increase rapidly in the U.S. Because the prevalence of obesity is also rising, diabetes will become even more common. Major efforts are needed to alter these trends.

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Mokdad, A. H., Ford, E. S., Bowman, B. A., Nelson, D. E., Engelgau, M. M., Vinicor, F., & Marks, J. S.
Affiliations
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US)
Venue
Diabetes Care
Published
2000-09-01
Volume
23
Issue
9
Pages
1278-1283
ISSN
  • 0149-5992 (ISSN-L)
  • 1935-5548
OpenAlex
W2126115073
Cited by
1,042
References
16
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FWCI
61.40
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Diabetes Care (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes Management and Research
Keywords
diabetes prevalence, temporal trends, obesity, self-reported diabetes, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, state-level variation, ethnic differences, educational attainment, United States
MeSH terms
Adult, Age Factors, Aged, Body Weight, Demography, Diabetes Mellitus, Educational Status, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Obesity, Risk Factors, Sex Factors, Smoking, United States, Racial Groups

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