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Connecticut Diabetes Prevention & Control Program (DPCP) Data & Surveillance Work Group Meeting. Burden of Diabetes in Connecticut: An Overview Presenter: Betty C. Jung, RN MPH CHES Diabetes Epidemiologist Betty.jung@po.state.ct.us October 11, 2005 2:30 – 4 PM Middletown, CT.
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Connecticut Diabetes Prevention & Control Program (DPCP) Data & Surveillance Work Group Meeting Burden of Diabetes in Connecticut: An Overview Presenter: Betty C. Jung, RN MPH CHES Diabetes Epidemiologist Betty.jung@po.state.ct.us October 11, 2005 2:30 – 4 PM Middletown, CT
Connecticut Diabetes Prevalence, by Gender, Race/Ethnicity, Age Source: CT BRFSS 2002 –2004
Connecticut Diabetes Prevalence, byEducation and Household Income Levels Source: CT BRFSS 2002 –2004
Connecticut Diabetes Prevalence,by County Source: CT BRFSS 2002 –2004
Connecticut Diabetes Hospitalizations Age-adjusted Rates, per 100,000 (2002) Source: Connecticut Resident Hospitalizations, 2002
Connecticut Age-Adjusted Mortality Rates (AAMR), per 100,000 (1999 – 2001) Source: Connecticut Resident Mortality Summary Tables by Gender, Race & Hispanic Ethnicity, 1999-2001
Summary Points • Prevalence of diabetes varies by age, race, household income, and educational level • Diabetes mortality and hospitalizations vary significantly by race and ethnicity • Surveillance is an important tool to identify and monitor at-risk populations • A statewide network for data sharing and collaboration can enhance surveillance and suggest areas for appropriate intervention