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Distribution of Duration of Diabetes among Adults Aged 18–79 Years, United States, 2005

In 2005, almost two-thirds (64.5%) of all adults with diabetes aged 18–79 years reported having had diabetes for 10 years or less. Only 7.8% had diabetes for over 30 years.

Distribution of Duration of Diabetes Among Adults Aged 18-79 Years, United States, 2005. Links for data figures, sources, methods and data limitations, and detailed tables follow this image.
 

Number of Years Diagnosed Percent
0–2 22.9
3–5 20.9
6–10 20.7
11–15 12.4
16–20 8.2
21–25 4.3
26–30 2.9
31–35 2.2
36–79 5.6

 

Methods and Limitations

Detailed Data Table

Data Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Health Statistics, Division of Health Interview Statistics, data from the National Health Interview Survey. Data computed by personnel in CDC's Division of Diabetes Translation, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.

 

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Page last reviewed: January 16, 2008