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Males in the US have consistently higher diabetes incidence and prevalence than females across all age groups, with a significant disparity that becomes more pronounced in older cohorts.
Men in the US are diagnosed with diabetes more often than women, and this gap widens with age. This may be partly due to biological factors and partly due to less frequent healthcare engagement. Men should prioritize regular screening and not delay care due to cultural norms.
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By 2020-2024, males demonstrated higher incidence (69.40 vs 54.07 per 1,000) and prevalence (13.23% vs 10.90%) compared to females. This male predominance persisted across all age groups and periods, with the disparity becoming more pronounced in older age cohorts
Why this rating
Large sample size, consistent findings across decades.
Source
Epidemiological Patterns of Diabetes Mellitus in The United States of America: An Observational Multicenter Analysis From 1990 to 2024
Ahmed Y. Azzam et al. · ASIDE Internal Medicine · 2025
DOI 10.71079/aside.im.02202517
cohort · n=52922301Cited 5×
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