Epidemiology of diabetes mellitus Source: World Health Organization
Prevalence:โช๏ธThe number of people living with diabetes increased from 200 million in 1990 to 830 million in 2022.
โช๏ธ14% of adults aged 18 and older had diabetes, up from 7% in 1990.
โช๏ธPrevalence has risen faster in low- and middle-income countries compared to high-income countries.
Treatment and Medication Coverage:โช๏ธIn 2022, more than half (59% of adults aged 30+) of people living with diabetes did not take medication for their condition.
โช๏ธTreatment coverage was lowest in low- and middle-income countries.
Health Impacts:In 2021, diabetes caused:
โช๏ธ1.6 million direct deaths.
โช๏ธ530,000 kidney disease deaths.
โช๏ธ11% of cardiovascular deaths.
โช๏ธNearly half (47%) of diabetes-related deaths occurred before age 70.
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