Trends and Disparities in Diabetes Prevalence in the United States from 2012 to 2022
Sulakshan Neupane, Wojciech J. Florkowski, Chandra Dhakal
Abstract
Diabetes poses considerable health and economic burdens in the United States, costing a staggering $412.9 billion, including $306.6 billion of direct medical costs and $106.3 billion of indirect expenses.1 Understanding the changing prevalence of diabetes and associated socioeconomic disparities is important for developing effective prevention and management strategies.2,3 This study aims to address knowledge gaps by examining recent trends in diabetes prevalence among US adults and its disparities based on socioeconomic status utilizing a nationally representative dataset from 2012 to 2022.
Topics & Concepts
Socioeconomic statusMedicineEnvironmental healthDiabetes mellitusHealth equityActivity-based costingMEDLINEGerontologyPublic healthBusinessPolitical sciencePopulationNursingLawMarketingEndocrinologyDiabetes Management and EducationFood Security and Health in Diverse PopulationsDiabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins