Diabetes Is a Community Issue: The Critical Elements of a Successful Outreach and Education Model on the U.S.-Mexico Border

Diabetes Is a Community Issue: The Critical Elements of a Successful Outreach and Education Model on the U.S.-Mexico Border

Background Diabetes is reaching epidemic proportions on the U.S.-Mexico Border, and culturally competent diabetes education is not available in many communities. Context People with diabetes often do not have access to regular medical care, cannot afford medication, and lack the community infra...

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Main Authors: Maia Ingram, MPH, Gwen Gallegos, MS, JoJean Elenes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2005-01-01
Series:Preventing Chronic Disease
Subjects:
chronic disease
prevention
public health
diabetes
education
Online Access:http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2005/jan/04_0078.htm

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