Abstract

Patterns of Healthy Behavior and Diabetes Medical Outcome
Track: Public Health
Authors: ISABEL CORCOS, Ryan Smith, Maria Pena, Amelia Kenner Brininger, Kimberly De Vera, Sanaa Abedin , Joshua Smith

The County of San Diego uses market potential data to explore spatial patterns of health behaviors and diabetes. Analysis of exercise-related variables correlates communities with lower disease rates with more adults who exercise for diet control and have greater frequency and duration of activity. Also, healthy behaviors cluster within the same community. Results provide insight into population behaviors and facilitate effective planning of health programs at the community level.