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A MINUTE OF HEALTH WITH CDC
Diabetes Goes South
State-Specific Incidence of Diabetes Among Adults — United States, 1995–1997, 2005–2007
October 30, 2008

This program is presented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC — safer, healthier
people.

In the United States, the South has always been known for its warm weather and southern
hospitality. But according to a recent CDC report, the South might soon become known
for its high incidence of diabetes. Over a recent ten-year period, the number of people in
the United States who were diagnosed with diabetes increased dramatically. This trend
was particularly high in the South. You may delay or even prevent the onset of diabetes
by controlling your weight and getting regular exercise. So no matter where you live –
the North or the South - eat right and exercise often to help prevent diabetes.

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