Diabetes Mortality by Neighborhood
This chart from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene shows mortality rates by neighborhood for New York City, including mortality from specific conditions like diabetes.
It is clear from the chart that diabetes mortality is not evenly distributed across all New York City neighborhoods. Highbridge and Morrisania have the highest rates while the Upper East Side has the lowest. Looking at the distribution of diabetes mortality can help organizations target their programming toward the areas with the greatest disease burden.
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