Key result
The prevalence of diagnosed diabetes among Puerto Rican adults in New York City was 11.3% (95% CI 8.7-14.0%) and was significantly associated with age, obesity, and family history.
Why the study?
What is the prevalence of diagnosed diabetes among Puerto Rican adults in New York City?
Cross-Sectional
What is the prevalence of diagnosed diabetes among Puerto Rican adults in New York City?
The prevalence of diagnosed diabetes among Puerto Rican adults in New York City was 11.3% in 2000, demonstrating the feasibility of obtaining local-level health data from ethnic minorities.
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May guide targeted screening in this population; leaves open causal and interventional questions.
Melnik et al. (2004) conducted a cross-sectional in Diabetes. Puerto Rican ethnicity was evaluated on Prevalence of diagnosed diabetes (95% CI 8.7-14.0). The prevalence of diagnosed diabetes among Puerto Rican adults in New York City was 11.3% (95% CI 8.7-14.0%) and was significantly associated with age, obesity, and family history.
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