RESEARCH
Vita Valens, through independent and community-based partnerships, is researching the impact of targeted interventions to advance the health and wellbeing of New Yorkers. We conduct research to create equitable, accessible, and culturally appropriate resources to support our communities in leading happy and healthy lives.
Executive Summary
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition brought on by the body’s inability to produce sufficient amounts of insulin. The World Health Organization reports that in 2022, 14% of adults were living with diabetes.1 The number of people...
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Executive Summary
In the United States, the burden of diabetes is
substantial and growing. As of 2021, about 38.4
million Americans, or 11.6% of the U.S. population,
have diabetes.1 Furthermore, an estimated 97.6 million
American adults, 38% of the...
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Executive Summary
Diabetes is a significant and growing health crisis in
New York and across the United States more broadly.
The rate of diabetes amongst adults in New York has
steadily increased over the past few decades. According
to the American...
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The use of virtual wellness and support groups has become increasingly popular as a means of combating loneliness in older adults. Virtual groups provide a meaningful way for older adults to connect with others and build social connections.
This...
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Telephonic outreach has been found to have a positive impact on medication adherence. For this white paper, medication adherence will be measured using the proportion of days covered (PDC), a widely used method for calculating medication...
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New York City is aging. This demographic shift has been seen across the United States. As the number of older adults grows, the demand for health care and other supportive services is increasing as well. The need to build and expand...
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As the population ages, more older adults are taking on
the role of caregiver for their loved ones. Caregiving,
while often rewarding and meaningful, can also be
physically and emotionally challenging. This white
paper explores the...
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