New study analyzes 350 cities for diabetes care and health outcomes
In a comprehensive study released this month, Yonkers has been recognized as one of America’s top cities for diabetes management and care. Cities across the country were evaluated using multiple metrics including “healthcare access, physical activity resources, and health outcomes.” The study placed Yonkers in the top 15% nationally, with a score of 45.59 out of 100, outperforming many larger metropolitan areas including neighboring New York City.
“This recognition demonstrates Yonkers’ strong commitment to providing comprehensive healthcare access and promoting healthy lifestyles for all residents,” said Nazar Hembara from AllClinicalTrials.com. “Our research shows that Yonkers has created an environment where managing diabetes is made more accessible through strong healthcare infrastructure and community resources. The city’s investment in these areas has resulted in significantly better health outcomes compared to many similar urban areas.”
The study revealed impressive statistics for Yonkers, ranking 26th nationally for low diabetes prevalence at 7% and 58th for obesity prevention with a rate of 23.6%. The city particularly excelled in healthcare access, providing 34.12 endocrinologists per 100,000 residents and maintaining a strong network of 94.32 grocery stores per 100,000 residents, ensuring access to healthy food options.
“While we’re proud of our high ranking among U.S. cities for diabetes management, our goal is to continue improving our healthcare resources and community support systems,” Hembara added. “These results show that our approach to healthcare accessibility and healthy living initiatives is working, but we recognize there’s always room for advancement in serving our residents’ healthcare needs.”
The study utilized a weighted scoring system that evaluated cities based on health outcomes (50%), healthcare access (30%), and lifestyle supports (20%), analyzing data from public health records, census information, and local government statistics.
