Abstract
Next Steps: Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes and Obesity
Highlights
In 2012, 29.1 million Americans, or 9.3% of the population, had diabetes, contributing an estimated $245 billion to US health care costs (1)
The Washington University Center for Diabetes Translation Research (WU-CDTR) is 1 of 7 centers across the country funded by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) of the National Institutes of Health whose purpose is to enhance the efficiency, productivity, and effectiveness of diabetes translation research (2)
We prioritized 4 questions to guide our review of research activities: 1) What is the influence of life course exposure to poor living environments on diabetes prevention and control? 2) How can structures and policies influence behavior change to prevent diabetes? 3) How can innovations in health communication science and technologies be advanced to test strategies for addressing diabetes disparities? 4) What are key practices for adapting culturally appropriate, evidence-based interventions to real-world settings while expanding reach?
Summary
In 2012, 29.1 million Americans, or 9.3% of the population, had diabetes, contributing an estimated $245 billion to US health care costs (1).
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