Long-term mortality trends in patients with concurrent hernia and diabetes in the United States

Mortality involving both hernia and diabetes in the United States has remained largely stable over the past two decades but has increased markedly in recent years. Substantial disparities by sex, age, race, region, and urbanization persist. These findings highlight the need for improved perioperative risk management, equitable access to timely hernia repair, and integrated diabetes care, particularly for older adults and underserved populations.