title: An epidemiologic model for diabetes mellitus: incidence, prevalence, and mortality.
abstract: An epidemiologic model is developed to describe the incidence, prevalence, and mortality of diabetes. Available data are reviewed, analyzed, and applied to the model. The model provides a framework for understanding diabetes on a population basis, and is useful in identifying needs and facilitating health care planning.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000378:metabolism; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000401:mortality*; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000401:mortality; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000401:mortality; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012737:Sex Factors; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D001786:Blood Glucose