The Burden of Diabetes in
Guilford County, North Carolina
Between 10,430 and 15,630 people in Guilford County have been told
they have diabetes! Another 10,430 people have diabetes, but don't know it.
Diabetes is a serious concern, especially for Black Americans, Native Americans and
people of Hispanic origin.
In an average year, diabetes contributes to about 217 deaths in Guilford County.
Diabetes also causes many SeriOUS health problems.
• People with diabetes are at least two times more likely to have a heart
attack or a stroke
• Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in adults ages 25 to 74
• Diabetes is the most common cause of amputations not caused by injury
• One out of 10 people with diabetes develop kidney disease
In just one year, hospitalizations related to
diabetes in Guilford County cost
$23,534,896! This cost each citizen of
Guilford County $68.
$
Fortunately, many of the health problems related to diabetes can be avoided
through a combination of prevention, early detection and treatment! Find out
what you can do for yourself and those around you to reduce the burden of
diabetes in Guilford County. Call your local health department or the nearest
chapter of the American Diabetes Association for more information.
Guilford County Health Department (919)373-3233
American Diabetes Association, NC Affiliate 1 -800-682-9692
The burden of disabilities in Guilford County, North Carolina
Date
1995
Date approximate?
Yes
Creator (group/organization)
Diabetes Control Program, Division of Adult Health
Subject headings
Hospitals -- North Carolina -- Greensboro -- History
Place
Greensboro (N.C.)
Description
A flier of information regarding the community health cost of diabetes in Guilford County, with statistics of the number of deaths and cost of care associated with the disease.
Type
text
Original format
fliers (printed matter)
Original publisher
[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified]
Language
en
Contributing institution
Cone Health Medical Library
Contact Information
Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital 1200 North Elm Street Greensboro, NC 27401 336.832.7484 http://www.gahec.org/library/
Source collection
Cone 10081 Robert L. Phillips Collection, 1890s-2003
The Burden of Diabetes in
Guilford County, North Carolina
Between 10,430 and 15,630 people in Guilford County have been told
they have diabetes! Another 10,430 people have diabetes, but don't know it.
Diabetes is a serious concern, especially for Black Americans, Native Americans and
people of Hispanic origin.
In an average year, diabetes contributes to about 217 deaths in Guilford County.
Diabetes also causes many SeriOUS health problems.
• People with diabetes are at least two times more likely to have a heart
attack or a stroke
• Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in adults ages 25 to 74
• Diabetes is the most common cause of amputations not caused by injury
• One out of 10 people with diabetes develop kidney disease
In just one year, hospitalizations related to
diabetes in Guilford County cost
$23,534,896! This cost each citizen of
Guilford County $68.
$
Fortunately, many of the health problems related to diabetes can be avoided
through a combination of prevention, early detection and treatment! Find out
what you can do for yourself and those around you to reduce the burden of
diabetes in Guilford County. Call your local health department or the nearest
chapter of the American Diabetes Association for more information.
Guilford County Health Department (919)373-3233
American Diabetes Association, NC Affiliate 1 -800-682-9692
