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Young adults who were at risk of food insecurity had increased incidence of diabetes 10 years later, according to a Washington State University study.

Young adults who were at risk of food insecurity had increased incidence of diabetes 10 years later, according to a WSU study.

Washington State University and Professor Ka’imi Sinclair are taking charge in combating COVID-19 in rural communities like the Marshallese Pacific Islanders.  With a $2.3 million grant, Sinclair plans to focus on early detection and engage community members to identify local practices that may increase disease risk. According to WSU, Coronavirus infection rates are 4-25% higher for Marshallese than other Americans.  Marshallese only represent 1% of Spokane’s population although they accounted for nearly 30% of COVID cases in the spring.  The intention is to extend the improved methods...

January 27, 2021 Marshallese Pacific Islanders living in the United States are a community that has been hit hard by COVID-19. Like other high-risk groups, Marshallese often serve as frontline workers and suffer from widespread disparities in health care contributing to an increased prevalence in conditions such as type 2 diabetes that escalate COVID-19 risk. By Susan McLaughlin, WSU iREACH Washington State University wants to find ways to better identify and reduce COVID‑19 infection in vulnerable minority and rural groups. Marshallese Pacific Islanders living in the United States are one ...