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Diabetes Awareness among African Americans in Rural North Carolina

Angela K. Antony and Walid A. Baaklini
North Carolina Medical Journal November 2004, 65 (6) 335-337; DOI: https://doi.org/10.18043/ncm.65.6.335
Angela K. Antony
pre-med student at Harvard University.
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Walid A. Baaklini
internist at Halifax Regional Medical Center, Roanoke Rapids, NC.
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Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the extent of diabetes unawareness in rural North Carolina.

Methods: Randomly administered an eight-question survey to African Americans age 15-74 living in Halifax County, North Carolina. Results: Ninety-five out of 116 eligible participants completed the survey (82% response rate). Most (67%) of the participants reported having two or more major risk factors for Type II diabetes (diabetes mellitus). More than half (51.6%) of the participants were obese. Most (96.8%) of the participants reported having been tested for diabetes at some point in their lives (10% tested positive, only 8.4% of the remaining 90% reported ever having a second test).

Conclusion: Diabetes mellitus is a very prevalent problem among the African American population of Halifax County, North Carolina. Our study underscores the fact that patients are not systematically screened and followed-up for diabetes mellitus. More healthcare and commnity programs need to be adapted to fight this serious public health problem.

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Angela K. Antony, Walid A. Baaklini
North Carolina Medical Journal Nov 2004, 65 (6) 335-337; DOI: 10.18043/ncm.65.6.335

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Angela K. Antony, Walid A. Baaklini
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