Urban-rural disparities in diabetes-related mortality in the USA 1999-2019.

Ofer Kobo Harriette Gillian Christine Van Spall Mamas Andreas Mamas

Published 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.

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