Racial Disparities In Diabetes Prevalence Linked To Living Conditions
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 - 19:28
in Health & Medicine
The higher incidence of diabetes among African Americans when compared to whites may have more to do with living conditions than genetics, according to new research. The study found that when African Americans and whites live in similar environments and have similar incomes, their diabetes rates are similar, which contrasts with the fact that nationally diabetes is more prevalent among African-Americans than whites.