Outstanding statistical data of diabetes in Puerto Rico for 2007
General
General
· An estimated 13 out of 100 Puerto Ricans have diabetes.
· An estimated 13 out of 100 women and 13 out of 100 men in Puerto Rico have diabetes.
Elderly
Elderly
· The most affected age group in Puerto Rico it is those with 65 years or more. In Puerto Ricans is estimated that 29 out of 100 in this age group have diabetes.
School level
School level
· In relation to school level, the most affected group is those without a high school diploma. In Puerto Ricans is estimated that 23 out of 100 in this group have diabetes.
Income
Income
· In relation to income, the group most affected is the people who received an annual income below $ 15,000. It’s estimated that Puerto Ricans 19 of every 100 within this group have diabetes.
Mortality
· The most recent mortality data are from 2006. This year Diabetes was the third leading cause of death in Puerto Rico. Approximately 48 of every 100,000 Puerto Ricans died because of diabetes.
Mortality
· The most recent mortality data are from 2006. This year Diabetes was the third leading cause of death in Puerto Rico. Approximately 48 of every 100,000 Puerto Ricans died because of diabetes.
