South Carolina 20 Years of Diabetes—A Public Health Concern

ObjectiveTo assess and enumerate the trends in diabetes prevalence, morbidity and mortality rates in South Carolina (SC) within the past 2 decades.Materials and MethodsWe analyzed state-level data from vital records, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Children׳s Health Assessment Survey and Administrative Claim Files.ResultsOver the past 20 years, there has been an average 2.5% annual increase in diabetes prevalence among adults in SC...