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Diabetes cases double worldwide in the last thirty years

Global cases of diabetes have surged over the past three decades, now affecting over 800 million people worldwide, according to a landmark international study. Research published in The Lancet revealed that adult diabetes rates have risen significantly, doubling from approximately 7% in 1990 to around 14% in 2022. The steepest increases were observed in low- and middle-income nations. This study…
Ben Kemp
November 26, 2024