Becker's Healthcare April 9, 2024
The highest prevalence of Type 1 diabetes is among middle-aged and older adults, though data on these populations remain sparse, according to a study by Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
The study, published April 4 in JAMA, analyzed National Health Interview Survey data from 110,283 adults and 30,708 youths from the 2019 to 2022 cycles.
Among youths, the prevalence of Type 1 diabetes was 3.5 per 1,000, with the highest rates among those aged 10 to 17, males, Hispanic youths and white participants.
Among adults, the prevalence of Type 1 diabetes was 5.3 per 1,000. The highest...