In fact, the CDC reports that Hispanic Americans are almost twice as likely to be diagnosed with diabetes as non-Hispanic, white Americans. In the U.S., the condition is the leading cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD), nontraumatic lower extremity amputations, and adult blindness.” “Worldwide, type 2 diabetes has increased over the past two decades,” said Wilson Cruz-Leal, MD, of Baptist Health La Clínca del Pueblo “type 2 diabetes is expected to rise more rapidly in the future because of an increase in obesity and reduction of activity levels. The reasons behind these disparities are complex and include genetic factors, dietary habits, health care access, disease education, and lack of disease management after diagnosis. However, minority groups such as African Americans, Latinos, and Native Americans are disproportionately affected by this chronic health condition.
Diabetesĭiabetes, particularly Type 2 diabetes, has risen steadily in the U.S. and what steps can be taken to prevent them. Let’s look at some of the most common health conditions impacting minority populations in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cites various social determinants of health, such as poverty, race/ethnicity, education level, access to health care and insurance coverage, employment status, language barriers, and living environments that can increase an individual’s risk for certain diseases. Many minority groups in the United States face higher rates of certain health conditions than the general population. Wilson Cruz-Leal, Baptist Health La Clínica del Pueblo Marcella Jones DO, MPH, Baptist Health Family Clinic-Massard and Dr.
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