Forecasting the type  2 diabetes mellitus epidemic and the role of key risk factors in Oman up to 2050: Mathematical modeling analyses

ConclusionsThe type  2 diabetes mellitus epidemic in Oman is expected to increase significantly over the next three decades, consuming nearly one-third of the national health expenditure. The type 2 diabetes mellitus burden is heavily influenced by obesity. Interventions targeting this single risk factor should be a national priority to reduce and control the burden of type 2 diabetes mellitus in Oman.

Source: Journal of Diabetes Investigation - July 8, 2021 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Susanne F Awad, Adhra Al ‐Mawali, Jawad A Al‐Lawati, Magdi Morsi, Julia A Critchley, Laith J Abu‐Raddad Tags: Original Article Source Type: research