While 10.5% of the United States’ population (34 million people) has diabetes, that proportion can vary greatly between different races and ethnicities. Reasons for the disparities include a complex interplay between diets, physical activity, biological factors, education, income, knowledge of the disease, exposure to environmental pollutants and more. This article discusses disparity within different groups.

Learning Objectives:

• Define health disparities 
• Discuss contributing factors to diabetes disparities
• Discuss prevention programs for health disparities

Author(s):

• Lisa Maness, PhD, MT (AMT)

Relevant Certifications:

• Allied Health Instructor (AHI)
• Medical Administrative Specialist (CMAS)
• Medical Assistant (RMA)
• Patient Care Technician (PCT)

Launch Date: 2022

Enrollment Expiration: 180 days after purchase