The International Diabetes Federation ’s Guide for Diabetes Epidemiological Studies

The global prevalence of diabetes mellitus has been increasing steadily for over 50 years and has now reached pandemic proportions. The prevalence of both diagnosed and undiagnosed diabetes was estimated to be 9.3% (463 million people) in 2019, and is projected to rise to 10.2% (578 million) by 2030 and 10.9% (700 million) by 2045 [1]. The rising prevalence of diabetes is related to aging populations and wider adoption of unhealthy life-styles, resulting in higher prevalence of obesity [2]. In 2006, the United Nations Resolution 61/225 encouraged all nations to develop national policies for the prevention, care and treatment of diabetes to reduce the growing threat from the pandemic [3].
Source: Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice - Category: Endocrinology Authors: Tags: Editorial Source Type: research