The global burden of diabetes significantly increased between 1990 and 2019 among older adults, according to study findings published in Wiley. As the world’s population shifts toward older age groups, especially in Asia, Europe, and the United States, the prevalence of diabetes has grown among adults older than 70 years of age. Outcomes were the prevalence, mortality, and disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) of diabetes between 1990 and 2019 among individuals aged 70 years or older. However, the researchers noted a higher prevalence rate among men aged older than 90 years compared with women of the same age. Between 1990 and 2019, diabetes prevalence rates increased more among men compared with women across all age groups.

Source: The North Africa Journal December 02, 2023 04:22 UTC