Urban-rural disparities in diabetes-related mortality in the USA 1999-2019.
Ofer KoboHarriette Gillian Christine Van SpallMamas Andreas MamasPublished in: Diabetologia (2022)
The temporal decrease in diabetes-related mortality in the USA has been observed only in urban areas, and mainly among female and older patients. A synchronised effort is needed to improve cardiovascular health indices and healthcare access in rural areas and to decrease diabetes-related mortality.