AHA Scientific Sessions 2026 Abstract
Diabetes and obesity rose in US adults with disabilities
Diabetes prevalence rose from 15.6% in 1999–2000 to 21.4% in 2011–2012 among adults with disabilities, then leveled off near 25% in 2013–2018.Diabetes prevalence rose from 15.6% in 1999–2000 to 21.4% in 2011–2012 among adults with disabilities, then leveled off near 25% in 2013–2018.
Cross-sectional · 18,158 peopleDisability
Who was studied18,158 US adults with disabilities
What changedDiabetes prevalence among adults with disabilities rose from 15.6% in 1999-2000 to 21.4% in 2011-2012
The catchThe questionnaire used to identify disability changed in 2013, limiting comparisons across periods
