Diabetes in New Orleans

Diabetes in New Orleans
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Diabetes in New Orleans
Diabetes is among the leading cause of death in New Orleans, Louisiana. The prevalence of this disease in this local area is about 14% for females and 16% for males (Danaei et al., 2009). The primary cause of diabetes in New Orleans is obesity. In addition, a significant population of minorities, such as African Americans, reside in New Orleans, whose prevalence of diabetes is higher compared to that of their white counterparts.
Numerous social and economic factors contribute to the high prevalence of diabetes in New Orleans. They include education, income, access to nutritious food, housing, access to primary healthcare services, and poor lifestyles. For instance, since many people in this region are middle and low-income earners, they find it expensive to maintain eating healthy diets. Moreover, they do not participate in regular physical activities. That way, after they eat foods with more calories and fail to engage in physica...