Perception of Risk for Developing Diabetes Among Foreign-Born Spanish-Speaking US Latinos

The purpose of the study was to describe perception of risk for developing diabetes among foreign-born Spanish-speaking US Latinos.Participants (N = 146), recruited at food-pantry distribution events and free clinics, were surveyed using the Risk Perception Survey for Developing Diabetes in Spanish. Type 2 diabetes risk factors measured included body mass index, physical activity, and A1C.Sample characteristics were mean (SD) age of 39.5 (9.9)...