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Published in: Current Diabetes Reports 6/2013

01-12-2013 | Diabetes Epidemiology (SH Golden, Section Editor)

Race/Ethnic Difference in Diabetes and Diabetic Complications

Authors: Elias K. Spanakis, Sherita Hill Golden

Published in: Current Diabetes Reports | Issue 6/2013

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Abstract

Health disparities in diabetes and its complications and comorbidities exist globally. A recent Endocrine Society Scientific Statement described the Health Disparities in several endocrine disorders, including type 2 diabetes. In this review, we summarize that statement and provide novel updates on race/ethnic differences in children and adults with type 1 diabetes, children with type 2 diabetes, and in Latino subpopulations. We also review race/ethnic differences in the epidemiology of diabetes, prediabetes, and diabetes complications and mortality in the United States and globally. Finally, we discuss biological, behavioral, social, environmental, and health system contributors to diabetes disparities to identify areas for future preventive interventions.
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Metadata
Title
Race/Ethnic Difference in Diabetes and Diabetic Complications
Authors
Elias K. Spanakis
Sherita Hill Golden
Publication date
01-12-2013
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Diabetes Reports / Issue 6/2013
Print ISSN: 1534-4827
Electronic ISSN: 1539-0829
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11892-013-0421-9

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