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Diabetes Patient Education

Participation in a Diabetes Education Program by Gender in Virginia, 2006

Gender

Percent Participating

Male

52.6%

Female

54.2%

Race

Percent Participating with Diabetes

White

52.0%

Black

67.4%

Hispanic

55.3%

Other

Sample size too small.

Healthy People 2010 Objective:
(5-1) Increase the proportion of persons with diabetes who receive formal diabetes education to 60%.

Sources: BRFSS, VA 2006
Data Note: Percents are weighted towards annual population estimates.


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Diabetes Prevention and Control Project
109 Governor St, DCDPC 10th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: (804) 864-7877 Fax Phone: (804) 864-7880

Email: Diabetes@vdh.virginia.gov

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Last Updated: 05-12-2009

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