An Epidemiological Perspective on Type 2 Diabetes Among Adult Men
- Lynda R. Hardy, PhD, RN and
- Ronny A. Bell, PhD, MS
Abstract
In Brief Diabetes prevalence, costs, and complications are growing at alarming rates in the United States. The prevalence of diabetes is increasing at similar rates for men and women. Some complications, such as lower-extremity amputation and end-stage renal disease, are more prevalent among men, particularly among ethnic minority groups. Diabetes is also a significant contributor to erectile dysfunction. Because men are less likely to engage in the health care system, primary and secondary prevention efforts need to be implemented in culturally appropriate, male-oriented venues.
Footnotes
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Lynda R. Hardy, PhD, RN, is an assistant professor in the Department of General Surgery, and Ronny A. Bell, PhD, MS, is an associate professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, N.C.
- American Diabetes Association
