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Diabetes in North Carolina: Descriptive Epidemiology and Meaningful Use of Electronic Health Records

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: Diabetes is a major public health problem in North Carolina, affecting all sociodemographic groups. This commentary examines diabetes incidence, prevalence, disparities, morbidity, mortality, and costs. It also facilitates discussion about how the meaningful use of electronic health records can create new opportunities for collaboration between public health and clinical care professionals and organizations.

Source: North Carolina Medical Journal

DOI: 10.18043/ncm.72.5.383

Authors: Laura A. Young, Parvati Potru

Institution: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Language: English

Topic: Electronic Health Records Systems

Subfield: Health Information Management

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institutes of Health, National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health