HÀ NỘI - Việt Nam currently has approximately seven million individuals diagnosed with diabetes, with more than 55 per cent of patients already experiencing complications. According to Trần Hữu Dàng, President of the Việt Nam Association of Endocrinology and Diabetes, the number of people with diabetes in Việt Nam has been steadily increasing, with the rate doubling compared to a decade ago. The number of countries with over 20 per cent of the adult population suffering from diabetes is also growing. Diabetes is a growing concern in Việt Nam, not only among adults but also children. The incidence of diabetes in children is increasing, with type 1 diabetes accounting for 90 per cent of cases.

Source: Viet Nam News July 03, 2024 09:57 UTC