OBJECTIVE—To systematically review the effectiveness of self-management training in
type 2 diabetes. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS—MEDLINE, Educational Resources …

ContextAlthough diabetes mellitus is one of the most prevalent and costly chronic diseases
in the United States, no estimates have been published of individuals' average lifetime risk of …

Background Reliable and timely information on the leading causes of death in populations,
and how these are changing, is a crucial input into health policy debates. In the Global …

Background In 2010, overweight and obesity were estimated to cause 3·4 million deaths, 3·9%
of years of life lost, and 3·8% of disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) worldwide. The rise …

Importance Understanding the major health problems in the United States and how they are
changing over time is critical for informing national health policy. Objectives To measure the …

Objectives: To review the magnitude, characteristics, and public health importance of type 2
diabetes in North American youth. Results: Among 15- to 19-year-old North American …

A diabetes epidemic emerged during the 20th century and continues unchecked into the
21st century. It has already taken an extraordinary toll on the US population through its acute …

ContextPrevalence of obesity in the United States has increased dramatically in recent
decades, but the magnitude of change in cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors among the …

OBJECTIVE—To project the number of people with diagnosed diabetes in the US through
2050, accounting for changing demography and diabetes prevalence rates. RESEARCH …

Background Although the increased prevalence of childhood obesity in the United States
has been documented, little is known about its incidence. We report here on the national …