Small area variation in diabetes prevalence in Puerto Rico

Small area variation in diabetes prevalence in Puerto Rico

OBJECTIVE: To estimate the 2009 prevalence of diagnosed diabetes in Puerto Rico among adults ≥ 20 years of age in order to gain a better understanding of its geographic distribution so that policymakers can more efficiently target prevention and control programs. METHODS: A Bayesian multilevel model...

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Main Authors: Edward F. Tierney, Nilka R. Burrows, Lawrence E. Barker, Gloria L. Beckles, James P. Boyle, Betsy L. Cadwell, Karen A. Kirtland, Theodore J. Thompson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pan American Health Organization 2013-06-01
Series:Revista Panamericana de Salud Pública
Subjects:
Diabetes mellitus
prevalence
política social
Puerto Rico
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