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Diabetes Incidence Among Hispanic/Latino Adults in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL)
Christina Cordero1, Neil Schneiderman1, Maria M Llabre1
1Department of Psychology and Behavioral Medicine Research Center, University of Miami, Miami, FL.
Objective:
To examine diabetes incidence in a diverse cohort of U.S. Hispanic/Latinos.
Research Design And Methods:
The Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos is a prospective cohort study with participants aged 18-74 years from four U.S. metropolitan areas. Participants were assessed for diabetes at the baseline examination (2008-2011), annually via telephone interview, and at a second examination (2014-2017).
Results:
A total of 11,619 participants returned for the second examination. The overall age-adjusted diabetes incidence rate was 22.1 cases/1,000 person-years. The incidence was high among those with Puerto Rican and Mexican backgrounds as well as those aged ≥45 years and with a BMI ≥30 kg/m2. Significant differences in diabetes awareness, treatment, and health insurance coverage, but not glycemic control, were observed across Hispanic/Latino background groups, age groups, and BMI categories.
Conclusions:
Differences in diabetes incidence by Hispanic/Latino background, age, and BMI suggest the susceptibility of these factors.
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