Percentages remain below 30%, but are still relatively high.
Diabetes affects over 30 million Americans, and while it targets people across cultural and racial lines, it’s a fact that some groups are harder hit than others.
According to the American Diabetes Association, American Indians and Alaskan Natives live with the highest rates of diabetes within the United States, with 15% of their populations suffering from the disease.
Mexican Americans come a close second, with 13.8% of the population living with diabetes.
What about Hispanic Americans as a whole, as well as Asian Americans?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its first national estimates on diabetes within these groups earlier this December. This was done as a national surveillance gap existed within the U.S for these populations.
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What was found? In general, 22% of Hispanics residing within the U.S are living with diagnosed or undiagnosed diabetes. For Asian Americans, that percentage lies at 19%.
For a more specific breakdown, check this out. Percentages came in as follows for the following groups, when it comes to those living with diagnosed or undiagnosed diabetes:
- 23% of South Asians
- 22% of Southeast Asians
- 14% of East Asians
- 25% of Mexicans
- 22% of Puerto Ricans
- 21% of Cuban/Dominicans
- 19% of Central Americans
- 12% of South Americans
It’s worth noting that, according to the CDC, Hispanics and non-Hispanic Asians now account for 23% of the population in the United States. And that number is expected to soar to 38% by 2060, according to Census data.
Looking for a healthier lifestyle? Check out the National Diabetes Prevention Program by visiting www.cdc.gov/diabetes.
