Autor: |
Reiber, Gayle E., Koepsell, Thomas D., Maynard, Charles, Haas, Linda B., Boyko, Edward J. |
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Zdroj: |
Diabetes Care; May2004 Supplement 2, Vol. 27, pB3-B9, 7p, 1 Diagram, 5 Charts |
Abstrakt: |
To compare behavioral risk factors and health and disease characteristics among three groups of adults with diabetes; nonveterans, veterans not receiving Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care, and veterans using VA services. The estimated prevalence of diabetes in male veterans receiving VA care was 16% Male veterans with diabetes using VA care were more likely to be nonwhite, not employed, have lower income, lower health status, and more activity limitations than male veterans not using these services. Computerized records indicate VA users with diabetes also had high con current comorbidity Frequency of VA diabetes and preventive care services, as measured by selected quality indicators, was equivalent to or higher than the levels reported by veterans not receiving VA care and nonveterans In addition to health care, nearly one-fourth of veterans with diabetes also received monthly awards for compensation and pension Males receiving VA care with self-reported diabetes indicated receiving preventive care services at equivalent or higher levels than their counterparts receiving care outside the VA and nonveterans. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
Databáze: |
Complementary Index |
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