This study, an analysis of data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), looks at the number of adults diagnosed with diabetes in each U.S. state.
By comparing the 2018 and 2021 figures, it uncovers the state with the most significant percentage increase in cases, providing a snapshot of the current diabetes landscape in the U.S. (2021 is the latest comprehensive data set).
Save 15$/night at Metro Mirage Hotel Newport | Metro Hospitality Group, Australia
South Dakota takes the top spot with 11,378 more diagnoses in 2021 than in 2018, marking an 18.45 percent increase. This percentage is significantly higher than the other states in the top ten. These numbers underscore the urgent need for increased diabetes awareness and prevention measures in these communities.
Second is Connecticut, which, with 36,484 new cases registered in 2021, has seen a 13.24 percent increase in individuals with diabetes.
California comes in third place with an 11.51 percent increase, as diabetes diagnoses went from 3,209,418 in 2018 to 3,578,930 in 2021, for a difference of 369,512 new cases.
While these numbers might seem more concerning, they need to be put into perspective — California’s population is significantly larger than the rest of the top ten, as it’s the most populous state in the country.
Further down on the list, Nevada is fourth, with an 11.20 percent increase in diagnoses, while Virginia closes the top five with an 8.42 percent increase.
No comments:
Post a Comment