Diabetes/Obesity Prevention and Control Program
Highlighted Diabetes Facts
- Approximately 10% of Louisiana residents have been diagnosed with diabetes by a physician (BRFSS 2010).
- African-Americans have the highest prevalence of diabetes, with a 12.9% diagnosis rate, compared to 8.1% of Hispanics and 9.2% of the white population (BRFSS).
- African-Americans have the highest diabetes prevalence rate and highest diabetes death rate among sub-populations in Louisiana. African Americans compose nearly 32% of Louisiana's population.
- In 2006, the total cost of diabetes to Louisiana was approximately $2,431,000,000. Nationwide, $1 in $10 health care dollars is attributed to diabetes. (ADA Economic Costs of Diabetes in the U.S. in 2007, 2008).
- In 2008, Louisiana has the 2nd highest diabetes death rates in the nation & diabetes was the cause of 1,332 deaths.
- In 2010, the total cost of hospital discharges for people with diabetes in Louisiana was approximately $231,000,000 dollars (LAHIDD)
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DIABETES RESOURCES