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Nature Medicine 12, 155 (2006)
Published online: 31 January 2006 | doi:10.1038/nm0206-155a
New York's scheme to track diabetes stirs privacy concerns
Emily Waltz1
- New York
Abstract
The citywide database would be the first of its kind.
Responding to skyrocketing rates of diabetes, New York City in January launched a massive project to track people with the disease through a city-wide database. The program reflects a shift in emphasis from monitoring infectious diseases to chronic diseases such as diabetes and cancer.
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