“diabetes” Charts
The Deceptive Dessert: Your Favorite "Healthy" Foods »
While we are quick to avoid obvious 'dessert foods', such as chocolate glazed donuts (13g sugar), many of the snacks…
The Economics of Dining »
In 2009, Americans in the highest quintile of household income spent an average of $10,780 on food for the year,…
From Divorce to Diabetes »
WebMD recently produced an article that proves the toll divorce can have on one's health. Going through a divorce of…
Can Obesity Be A Symptom? »
While it is no surprise that with increasing obesity, there is an increase in diabetes diagnoses, here are the numbers.…
Wonder why they are called Neglected Tropical Diseases? »
Neglected Tropical Diseases are a group of tropical infections which are especially endemic in low-income populations in developing regions of…
A Utilitarian's Disease Donation Guide »
The Ice Bucket Challenge popularized donating to ALS charities, though even if the numbers of afflicted was weighted for life…
Young Adults and the Wealthy Among Fast Food's Biggest Fans »
In a demographic breakdown of fast food's most frequent customers, young adults topped the list, presumably due to tighter budgets…
The World Is Going To Need More Insulin »
Diabetes is a growing epidemic, not just in the United States, but the entire world. The International Diabetes Foundation found…
Public Health Issues Be Damned: Fast Food Remains a Staple »
Despite the enormous, and growing, issue of public health in the United States, fast food popularity remains high. Nearly half…
Perceived Nutritional Value of Fast Food Among Americans »
When asked to give their opinions on the health value of fast food, over 3 out of 4 Americans admitted…
Who's getting amputated? »
A study by the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice found that African-Americans suffering from diabetes and on…
A Shift Away From the Dinner Table »
In 1960, 26% of money spent on food in the U.S. was spent on food eaten away from home, while…
The Killer We Are Too Silent About - Air Pollution »
Diseases get a lot of attention in the press, in advocacy, in foundations and donations. But air pollution is a…
Percent Change In Death Rates By Causes Of Death »
From 2000 to 2010, the death rate for Alzheimer's disease increased. However, the death rates for diabetes mellitus, cancer, heart…
In Many States, Childhood Obesity Rates Are Decreasing »
Of the 43 states (including DC) reporting obesity rates among low-income preschoolers (ages 2-4), 19 stated that obesity rates had…
Childhood Obesity Rates are Starting to Decrease »
Obesity rates among low-income U.S. preschoolers (ages 2-4) are finally starting to decrease. After steadily increasing from 10% in 1990…
What We Pay For When Buying Food »
In 2010, restaurants accounted for 34% of the total cost that Americans paid for domestically produced food. Advertising only made…
Fast Food is Now a Smaller Percentage of the American Diet »
The percentage of daily calories consumed from fast food among adults (age 20+) has decreased. From 2003-2006, fast food accounted…
Increasing Diabetes Gap between Men and Women »
Americans have more than doubled their rates of diabetes in the last two decades. In 1980, 2.9% of females were…
Amputation Rate Declines Among Diabetics »
The rate of nontraumatic lower extremity amputation has decreased for diabetic Americans. The amputation rate remained the highest for toe…