Diabetes

Diabetes prevalence is much higher for people aged 55 and over, and for people with lower income and education levels; Diabetes prevalence and death rate for African Americans are much higher compared to whites.
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Diabetes prevalence has doubled in the last 10 years.

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Prevalence of diabetes is high in Kings, Queens, the Bronx, Monroe County and some rural areas.

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Within NYC, prevalence of diabetes is especially high in Bronx and parts of Queens and Brooklyn.

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In NYS, more people with diabetes receive check-ups compared to the US average.

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The diabetes discharge rate per 1,000 Medicare enrollees in NYS is among the highest in the nation, but the diabetes death rate is lower than the national average.
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