Community profiles in northeastern and central Pennsylvania characterized by distinct social, natural, food, and physical activity environments and their relation to type 2 diabetes.

Katherine A MoonMelissa N PoulsenKaren Bandeen-Roche Annemarie G Hirsch Joseph DeWalleJonathan PollakBrian S Schwartz

Published in: Environmental epidemiology (Philadelphia, Pa.) (2024)

Our findings suggest that in urban areas, diabetogenic features overwhelm T2D-protective features. The community profiles support the construct validity of administrative-community type and urban/rural status, previously reported, to evaluate geographic disparities in T2D onset in this geography.

Keyphrases

mental health
healthcare
type diabetes
physical activity
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cardiovascular disease
body mass index
depressive symptoms
metabolic syndrome
insulin resistance
climate change
sleep quality
health insurance
weight loss