Will J C, Connell F A
Diabetes Control Program, Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Seattle 98155.
Am J Public Health. 1988 Jul;78(7):831-3. doi: 10.2105/ajph.78.7.831.
Certifying physicians were surveyed regarding the 40 diabetic deaths under 45 years of age occurring in Washington State between July 1 and December 31, 1984. At most, it is estimated that three deaths may have been prevented by more accessible, timely or careful medical management immediately prior to death. Over 50 per cent of decedents were reported to be financially disadvantaged and 81 per cent had significant psychological problems. The role of these psychosocial factors needs further delineation.
针对1984年7月1日至12月31日期间华盛顿州发生的40例45岁以下糖尿病死亡病例,对开具证明的医生进行了调查。据估计,至多有三例死亡可能通过在死亡前更易获得、及时或谨慎的医疗管理而得以避免。据报告,超过50%的死者经济状况不佳,81%存在严重心理问题。这些社会心理因素的作用需要进一步明确。