NEW DELHI, June 23:Population living with diabetes worldwide, currently half a billion, is projected to more than double to 1.3 billion in the next 30 years with every country expected to see an increase, according to a new analysis published in The Lancet. The latest and most comprehensive calculations showed the current global prevalence rate to be 6.1 per cent, making diabetes one of the top 10 leading causes of death and disability, the analysis said. The researchers also found diabetes to be especially evident in people 65 and older in every country, registering a global prevalence rate of more than 20 per cent for that demographic. Dietary risks, environmental/occupational risks, tobacco use, low physical activity, and alcohol use were other important risk factors. That’s precisely why we need a more complete picture of how diabetes has been impacting populations at a granular level,” said Stafford.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 24, 2023 09:30 UTC