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The role of neighborhood characteristics in racial/ethnic disparities in type 2 diabetes: Results from the Boston Area Community Health (BACH) Survey

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  • Piccolo, Rebecca S.
  • Duncan, Dustin T.
  • Pearce, Neil
  • McKinlay, John B.

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Racial/ethnic disparities in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are well documented and until recently, research has focused almost exclusively on individual-based determinants as potential contributors to these disparities (health behaviors, biological/genetic factors, and individual-level socio-demographics). Research on the role of neighborhood characteristics in relation to racial/ethnic disparities in T2DM is very limited. Therefore, the aim of this research is to identify and estimate the contribution of specific aspects of neighborhoods that may be associated with racial/ethnic disparities in T2DM.

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  • Piccolo, Rebecca S. & Duncan, Dustin T. & Pearce, Neil & McKinlay, John B., 2015. "The role of neighborhood characteristics in racial/ethnic disparities in type 2 diabetes: Results from the Boston Area Community Health (BACH) Survey," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 130(C), pages 79-90.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:130:y:2015:i:c:p:79-90
    DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2015.01.041
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