Physical activity levels by glycemia status: A population-based cross-sectional study in Peru

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a major cause of morbidity (i.e. complications) and mortality in the world [1]. The prevalence of T2DM has doubled over the past 30 years becoming a public health concern, especially in low- and middle-income countries [2]. Thus, in 2017, the International Diabetes Federation estimated the global prevalence of T2DM at 8.8% [3], whereas the prevalence in Peru has been estimated in 7% [4], varying from 3.5% in the jungle to 8.4% in Lima, the capital. However, the highest prevalence has been described in the north of Peru, reaching 11% [5].
Source: Primary Care Diabetes - Category: Primary Care Authors: Tags: Original research Source Type: research