Diabetes & Hypertension Among Rural Hispanics: Disparities in Diagnostics and Disease Management

Date
2004
Description

Modest disparities in health were found among rural Hispanics when examining diabetes. Undiagnosed hypertension was higher for rural residents, both Hispanic and White, than for urban residents. A large proportion of persons diagnosed with either disease had poor control of their condition, as indicated by elevated glucose levels or high blood pressure.

Center
Rural and Minority Health Research Center