Developing countries are increasingly baring the burden of diabetes. Rapid cultural changes, increasing urbanization, dietary changes have lead to an increase of diabetes in the developing world. Less than half the people with diabetes in developing countries are diagnosed, and two-thirds of deaths caused by diabetes occur in developing countries. It is predicted that 80% of all new cases of diabetes will appear in such countries by 2025.
Below are prevalence estimates of diabetes in 2007:
And in 2025:
Notice the prevalence of diabetes in Central America (in particular, Nicaragua, where D-Lab Health visited this past IAP)
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