February 22, 2011 2007 Louisiana Diabetes Data Report

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Feb 22, 2011 - This report provides a comprehensive snapshot of the human and economic impact of diabetes in Louisiana using national and statewide data obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics, Louisiana Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, national vital statistics database and many other sources, including diabetes-related prevalence and cost data for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries.