Perceptions and Prevalence of Alcohol and Cigarette Use Among American Indian Adults With Type 2 Diabetes

• DOI: 10.2337/cd18-0078
• Publication Date: 2019-02-16T01:25:21Z
• Authors: Melissa L. Walls; Dane Hautala; Miigis Gonzalez; Brenna Greenfield; Benjamin D. Aronson; Emily Onello
• Keywords: Smoking prevalence; Prevalence

IN BRIEF This study examined community perceptions and prevalence of alcohol use cigarette smoking among American Indian adults with type 2 diabetes. Results revealed normative rates negative views low use. Participants reported high levels household indoor comorbid high-risk drinking smoking. The rate the adult Indians in this is especially problematic given increased risk cardiovascular problems related to both results underscore importance considering substance behaviors beliefs as a component overall health well-being for people