Percent of Arkansas Adults who are Diabetic
Current Value
14.0%
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Data Description and Source
Description: Generally negative trend. The percent of adults in Arkansas that reported they have been told they are diabetic generally increased between 2011, at 10.3%, and 2018, at 12.4%. The percent of diabetics then decreased steadily till reaching 10.9% in 2021, before jumping to 14.0% in 2022.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS).
Notes: Age-adjusted prevalence is shown. Answers are self-reported. BRFSS Question: Have you ever been told by a doctor that you have diabetes?