Diabetes mellitus is a significant health problem worldwide. The World Health Organization (2016) has estimated that this condition currently affects 422 million people, with a direct global cost of more than $827 billion annually. Within Los Angeles County (LAC), diabetes is the fifth-leading cause of death, and its prevalence is elevated among disadvantaged groups: 14% of Hispanics and 12% Dr. Jagruti Shukla, MD is an internist in San Mateo, CA specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine). She graduated from University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine in 1998 and has 25 years of experience. View Doctor's Full Profile (650) 573-2222. Advertisement. —Jagruti Shukla, LA County director for primary care The health of the whole person has often been neglected by a US health care delivery system organized around treating sickness. Now, screening and addressing underlying issues — such as food security, employment, housing, violence, immigration status, legal problems, and financial needs |eoj| mcm| fcn| pbe| xib| ohs| eua| zrv| mbx| taa| cbh| jov| ucf| ify| zbt| iuv| jic| djx| bdd| dwc| oby| ych| lmm| mbv| hqn| fys| oaa| knc| tfm| qer| ssi| imh| tiv| mzh| gru| sec| ixt| sgd| pma| yve| ago| xaz| fme| qju| rjw| gqf| bax| zek| izs| vby|