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. 1997 Oct;87(10):1717-20.
doi: 10.2105/ajph.87.10.1717.

Diabetes in Hawaii: estimating prevalence from insurance claims data

G Maskarinec  1
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Diabetes in Hawaii: estimating prevalence from insurance claims data

G Maskarinec. Am J Public Health. 1997 Oct.

Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of diabetes mellitus in Hawaii from insurance claims data.

Methods: Information from two major health plans covering approximately 66% of the state's population was used to estimate prevalence rates by sex, age group, and geographic area. Weighted multiple linear regression was applied to identify predictors of diabetes prevalence.

Results: The statewide diabetes prevalence was estimated at 43.8 per 1000 persons. The ethnic composition of the population and rural residence partially explained the geographic variation in diabetes prevalence.

Conclusions: Insurance claims data may be a useful tool for population-based diabetes surveillance.

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