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Prev Chronic Dis
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Sentell, Tetine L. ; Ahn, Hyeong Jun ; Juarez, Deborah T. ; Tseng, Chien-Wen ; Chen, John J. ; ... More +
Sentell, Tetine L. ; Ahn, Hyeong Jun ; Juarez, Deborah T. ; Tseng, Chien-Wen ; Chen, John J. ; Salvail, Florentina R. ; Miyamura, Jill ; Mau, Marjorie L.M. Less -
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Introduction

Approximately 25% of individuals aged 65 years or older in the United States have diabetes mellitus. Diabetes rates in this age group are higher for Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AA/PI) than for whites. We examined racial/ethnic differences in diabetes-related potentially preventable hospitalizations (DRPH) among people aged 65 years or older for Japanese, Chinese, Filipinos, Native Hawaiians, and whites.

Methods

Discharge data for hospitalizations in Hawai‘i for people aged 65 years or older from December 2006 through December 2010 were compared. Annual rates of DRPH by patient were calculated for each racial/ethnic group by sex. Rate ratios (RRs) were calculated relative to whites. Multivariable models controlling for insurer, comorbidity, diabetes prevalence, age, and residence location provided final adjusted rates and RRs.

Results

A total of 1,815 DRPH were seen from 1,515 unique individuals. Unadjusted RRs for DRPH by patient were less than1 in all AA/PI study groups compared with whites, but were highest among Native Hawaiians and Filipinos. In fully adjusted models accounting for higher diabetes prevalence in AA/PI groups, Native Hawaiian (adjusted rate ratio [aRR] = 1.59), Filipino (aRR = 2.26), and Japanese (aRR = 1.86) men retained significantly higher rates of diabetes-related potentially preventable hospitalizations than whites, as did Filipino women (aRR = 1.61).

Conclusion

Native Hawaiian, Filipino, and Japanese men and Filipino women aged 65 years or older have a higher risk than whites for DRPH. Health care providers and public health programs for elderly patients should consider effective programs to reduce potentially preventable hospitalizations among Native Hawaiian, Filipino, and Japanese men and Filipino women aged 65 years or older.


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Aged
Asian Americans
Diabetes Mellitus
Female
Health Status Disparities
Hospitalization
Humans
Male
Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander
Population Groups

Source:
Prev Chronic Dis. 10.
Document Type:
Journal Article
Place as Subject:
Hawaii
Collection(s):
Preventing Chronic Disease
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