Links in Diabetes Rate Among Mexican American
Mexican Americans are more likely to have diabetes than any
other ethnic group in the United States. Many believe that this is because the
disease is genetic but may in part be due to the lower economic status of this
ethnic group. Many cannot afford the decent health care that can identify early
warning signs of diabetes and they do not get treatment right away.
Using GIS we can conclude that many of the clusters of
diabetes form near the border to Mexico. The correlation between higher risks
of diabetes and these areas is due largely to the socioeconomic status. Many
Mexican Americans living along border towns are not wealthy and therefore
cannot afford proper medical care. It can be seen that with better medical care
comes less cases of diabetes among Mexican Americans. People who can afford the
better medical care will be healthier and it shows among this particular group
of people. This data can be useful for government agencies wishing to release
funds for better medical care among struggling communities.
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