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Title: Trends in the Prevalence of Prediabetes Over Time: Differentials by Socioeconomic Status, Age, Period and Cohort
Citation Type: Dissertation/Thesis
Publication Year: 2018
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Abstract: Type 2 diabetes is at epidemic levels in the U.S., with 30.3 million Americans affected and 1-in-3 projected to become diabetic by 2050 (1,2,3). Prediabetes is a modifiable risk factor this disease, but despite its higher prevalence and significance as a diabetes risk factor (4,5), relatively little is known about this condition. This study evaluated the condition’s risk factors; the presence of age, period, and cohort effects on historical prediabetes prevalence; and produced special prediabetes projections in an effort to further knowledge about prediabetes and inform diabetes intervention strategies. Key findings: 1) identified educational attainment and household income as risk factors of prediabetes prevalence; 2) supported age, period, and cohort effects in prediabetes prevalence from 1976-1980 through 2013-2014; and 3) projected increasing prediabetes prevalence through 2060. Together, these findings underscored the importance of access to health-promotive resources and environmental conditions for health maintenance and disease avoidance. Vulnerable populations, such as older adults and race/ethnic minorities, historically have less access to these resources and bear a disproportionate burden of poor health outcomes (6,7,8). These groups drive projected prediabetes burden (and diabetes burden) through 2060, suggesting a major future burden on the national healthcare system to the individuals, families, and communities making up these vulnerable groups...
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Authors: Robinson, Sara, B
Institution: The University of Texas at San Antonio
Department: Applied Demography
Advisor: Johnelle Sparks
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Demography
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Data Collections: IPUMS USA
Topics: Gender, Health, Other
Countries: United States