This paper explores the prevalence, burden and type 2 diabetes risk factors in the United States. Diabetes is one of the most common types of metabolic disorders globally. Diabetes can be defined as a metabolic disorder where an individual suffers from a high blood sugar levels over a long period of time. Diabetic conditions arise when the pancreas cannot produce enough insulin or the body cells do not react appropriately to the insulin being produced.
Some of the symptoms of diabetes include increased thirst, frequent urination and increased hunger. If not well managed, diabetes can easily lead to serious long term complications such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, chronic kidney disease, foot ulcers and damage to the eyes among others. There are various forms of diabetes such as type 1 diabetes and type 2 etc. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of the disease and is sometimes known as the non-insulin dependent diabetes. People who suffer from Type 2 diabetes are not able to respond effectively to insulin, thus their liver and muscle cells become insulin resistant.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Analysis and discussion
2.1 Cause, signs and symptoms of type 2 diabetes
2.2 Distribution, burden and prevalence of type 2 diabetes in the United States
2.3 Risk factors
2.4 Risk factor management
3. Conclusion
Research Objectives and Core Themes
This paper examines the public health impact of type 2 diabetes in the United States by exploring its current prevalence, associated health burdens, and primary risk factors. The central objective is to analyze how environmental and genetic variables contribute to the disease's development and to discuss strategies for its management and prevention.
- Prevalence and statistical distribution of diabetes across demographics
- Genetic vs. environmental risk factors
- Economic and public health burden in the United States
- Management and prevention strategies through lifestyle and medical intervention
Excerpt from the Publication
Distribution, burden and prevalence of type 2 diabetes in the United States
Around the world, it is estimated that more than 415 million people were suffering from diabetes in 2016 with 90 percent of these people suffering from type 2 diabetes. This number represents 8.3 percent of the global adult population with the rate between women and men almost equal. In the United States, there are more than 30.3 million people suffering from diabetes as of 2015 (American Diabetes Association, 2019). This implies that more than 9.4 percent of Americans suffer from diabetes. Of this number, approximately 1.25 million were American children and adults with type1 diabetes while the remaining more than 28 million were people suffering from type2 diabetes. Of the 30.3 million, 23.1 million were diagnosed while the remaining 7.2 million were undiagnosed (Silva, Ferreira, & Pihno, 2017). Among the seniors, recent statistics indicate that up to 25.2 percent were suffering from diabetes. According to these statistics, more than 1.5 million Americans get diagnosed with diabetes every year. The findings also show that diabetes is not only a condition for the elderly as more than 193,000 Americans aged below 20 are estimated to have been diagnosed with diabetes representing 0.24 percent of the population (Bullard et al., 2018).
Summary of Chapters
Introduction: Provides a foundational definition of diabetes as a metabolic disorder and introduces the specific focus on type 2 diabetes within the United States.
Analysis and discussion: Examines the physiological signs, demographic distribution, statistical prevalence, and causative risk factors of type 2 diabetes, alongside current management strategies.
Conclusion: Synthesizes the finding that diabetes is a significant, multi-factorial public health burden that requires comprehensive management across all segments of American society.
Keywords
Type 2 Diabetes, Public Health, Metabolic Disorder, Insulin Resistance, Prevalence, Risk Factors, Environmental Factors, Genetics, Diabetes Management, Healthcare Costs, Gestational Diabetes, Chronic Disease, United States, Epidemiology, Blood Glucose.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this research paper?
The paper focuses on the burden, prevalence, and risk factors associated with type 2 diabetes specifically within the context of the United States.
What are the central thematic areas covered?
The themes include the definition and symptoms of diabetes, statistical prevalence across different age and ethnic groups, the role of genetics and lifestyle in disease development, and strategies for effective management.
What is the main objective of the study?
The primary objective is to evaluate how type 2 diabetes impacts American public health and to identify the contributing factors that lead to its development and progression.
Which scientific approach is utilized?
The paper utilizes a descriptive and analytical review of existing literature, epidemiological data, and statistics provided by organizations like the CDC and the American Diabetes Association.
What topics are discussed in the main body of the work?
The main body covers the biological causes and symptoms, the statistical distribution among Americans, a comparison of genetic versus environmental risk factors, and methods for controlling the disease.
Which keywords best characterize this work?
The work is characterized by terms such as type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, epidemiology, public health, and chronic disease management.
How does the "diabetes belt" affect the regional statistics mentioned?
The "diabetes belt" refers to specific U.S. regions, such as Mississippi and West Virginia, identified by the CDC as having significantly higher prevalence rates compared to the rest of the country.
What role does Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) play in the research?
GDM is identified as a specific environmental risk factor that increases the exposure of women to developing type 2 diabetes during and potentially after pregnancy.
What is the distinction between diagnosed and undiagnosed cases in the data?
The study highlights that a significant portion of the diabetic population (7.2 million out of 30.3 million) remains undiagnosed, emphasizing the hidden burden of the disease.
What does the author conclude regarding the potential for diabetes remission?
The author notes that while there is no cure, lifestyle modifications and risk factor management can lead to remission, defined as a stage where the body maintains normal blood glucose levels for at least a year without treatment.
- Citar trabajo
- Difrine Madara (Autor), 2019, Burden, Prevalence and Type 2 Diabetes Risk Factors, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/508258
