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Inequalities in Diabetes Mortality Between Microregions in Hungary

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: Objectives: Regional differences in diabetes mortality are high in Hungary. In our cross-sectional study, we aim to reveal the drivers of the inequalities in diabetes mortality across the 197 microregions of Hungary. To account for the influence of changes in healthcare and social conditions, we compared two periods (2009–12 and 2013–16). Methods: Traditional and re-conceptualized deprivation- and healthcare provison measures were used in OLS regression models. Results: Microregions with a high proportion of population living in “service deserts,” especially in regard to the lack of grocery stores, suffer the highest rates of diabetes mortality. Alcohol-related mortality has been proven to be a similarly and surprisingly strong predictor of diabetes mortality. Conclusion: Food provision should be supported in areas characterized by low service density, and alcohol policy should be strengthened and targeted.

Source: International Journal of Public Health

DOI: 10.3389/ijph.2023.1606161

Authors: Zsófia Kollányi, Lajos Bálint, Kitti Susovits, Péter Csépe, Katalin Kovács

Institutions: Eötvös Loránd University, Hungarian Demographic Research Institute, University of Pecs, National Institute for Food and Nutrition Science, Semmelweis University

Language: English

Topic: Health disparities and outcomes

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: gold

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