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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Economics
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Advances in diabetes care have improved health outcomes, but economic impacts remain unclear.
  • Understanding the long-term economic consequences of diabetes is crucial for public health policy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess changes in labor market outcomes for individuals with diagnosed diabetes over time.
  • To investigate the association between diabetes and economic performance from 1998 to 2018.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional analysis of National Health Interview Survey data (1998-2018) for US adults aged 40-64.
  • Estimated average marginal effects of diabetes on labor force participation and income receipt.
  • Utilized Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data for robustness checks.

Main Results:

  • Diabetes was associated with a persistent negative impact on labor force participation (-10.9 to -11.0 percentage points).
  • Receipt of disability income increased among those with diabetes (4.4 to 4.9 percentage points).
  • Health outcomes for individuals with diabetes significantly improved, but economic outcomes showed little change.

Conclusions:

  • While diabetes management has improved health, economic disparities persist.
  • Patient selection factors may influence the observed economic outcomes.
  • Further research is necessary to address the disconnect between health and economic improvements in diabetes care.