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Residence in a Distressed County in Appalachia as a Risk Factor for Diabetes, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2006-2007

Description
Discusses rates of self-reported diagnosed diabetes among residents of Appalachian counties. Shows breakdowns by level of county prosperity, based on unemployment rates, per capita income, and poverty. Includes statistical analysis by age group, sex, income, race/ethnicity, education, tobacco use, physical activity level, and weight status.
Author(s)
Lawrence Barker, Richard Crespo, Robert B. Gerzoff, et al.
Citation
Preventing Chronic Disease, 7(5)
Date
09/2010
Type
Document
Tagged as
Appalachia · Diabetes · Statistics and data