2024-01-11 02:17:03
The percentage of diabetics worldwide will grow considerably in the coming years due to the aging of the population, overweight and the lifestyle associated with cities. The population of the Middle East and North Africa will be the most affected by diabetes.
The number of people with diabetes does not stop growing around the world. According to a study by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), the percentage of people with diabetes in Europe currently stands at 9.2%. A percentage that will grow more than one point in the coming decades until reaching 10.4% in 2014.
The IDF report predicts that the number of people with diabetes will grow worldwide. The Middle East and North Africa is the area in the world with the highest percentage of diabetics. Currently, 16.2% of citizens suffer from this disease, and the percentage will grow to 19.3% in the next two decades. In America and the Western Pacific, the incidence rates of diabetes are also higher than in Europe, affecting 14% of the population. On the other hand, the areas of the world with the highest incidence of diabetes are Southeast Asia (8.7% and Africa (4.5%).
The lifestyle of cities, aging and overweight: main reasons for the rise of diabetes
The IDF report assures that the rise in the incidence of diabetes is due to different factors. First of all, the food and lifestyle of the cities are identified. Poor diet, lack of exercise and being overweight are the main causes of this disease. However, there are also other factors that influence the overall development of diabetes, such as alcohol consumption and the aging of the population.
14% of Spaniards suffer from diabetes
In the case of Spain, the incidence of diabetes is higher than the European average. According to data from the Spanish Diabetes Society, the prevalence of this disease has reached 14.8% in the country. With these data, Spain stands as the first country in Europe with the highest incidence of this disease. On the other hand, the Spanish Diabetes Society also warns that a third of people who suffer from diabetes are not diagnosed, which contributes to increasing this public health problem. Rv: Ana Mera, pharmacist. Barcelona
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