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Geospatial Analysis of the Social Determinants of Health of Participants of a Diabetes Management Program to Evaluate Enrollment of Vulnerable Populations

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Diabetes Burden Index (DBI), by zip code, South Carolina, October 2023.The DBI evaluates the cumulative burden that HED program participants face in managing their diabetes.Scores range from 0 (lowest burden) to 1 (highest burden).The index considers annual income, educational attainment, and driving time to the closest grocery store, pharmacy, and hospital; components were weighted according to values in the table.Sources: South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, US Census Bureau, Esri, Data Axle.

Source: Preventing Chronic Disease

DOI: 10.5888/pcd21.240068

Authors: Samantha Kanny, William Cummings, Patricia Carbajales, Janet Evatt, Windsor Westbrook Sherrill

Institution: Clemson University

Language: English

Topic: Diabetes Management and Education

Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: American Diabetes Association