Social and Cultural Barriers to Diabetes Prevention in Oklahoma American Indian Women

Social and Cultural Barriers to Diabetes Prevention in Oklahoma American Indian Women

Introduction The prevalence of diabetes is disproportionately higher among minority populations, especially American Indians. Prevention or delay of diabetes in this population would improve quality of life and reduce health care costs. Identifying cultural definitions of health and diabetes is crit...

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Main Authors: Christopher Taylor, Kathryn S. Keim, Alicia Sparrer, Jean Van Delinder, Stephany Parker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2004-04-01
Series:Preventing Chronic Disease
Subjects:
Diabetes
Oklahoma
American Indian
chronic disease
public health
Online Access:http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2004/apr/03_0017.htm

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