The prevalence of diabetes is increasing on a global scale, with individuals developing either type 1 or potentially dangerous type 2 diabetes. Notably, Pakistan has emerged as the country with the highest rate of diabetes patients worldwide.
According to a study conducted by World of Statistics, a group supported by the Georgia State University Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Pakistan boasts a diabetes prevalence rate of 30.8%.
Among the 38 nations examined in the study, Pakistan secured the top position, followed by Kuwait with a diabetes incidence of 24.9% and Egypt at 20.9%. Healthcare professionals worldwide emphasize the importance of regular exercise in preventing and managing conditions like diabetes.
It is alarming to note that Pakistan, being the fifth most populous country, also experiences a significant number of premature deaths under the age of 60 due to chronic medical conditions. Additionally, over a quarter of adults living with diabetes in Pakistan remain undiagnosed, highlighting the urgent need for increased funding and efforts to address this issue.
Diabetes rates:
1. 🇵🇰Pakistan: 30.8%
2. 🇰🇼Kuwait: 24.9%
8. 🇪🇬Egypt: 20.9%
10. 🇶🇦Qatar: 19.5%
12. 🇲🇾Malaysia: 19%
14. 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia: 18.7%
17. 🇲🇽Mexico: 16.9%
26. 🇹🇷Turkey: 14.5%
27. 🇧🇩Bangladesh: 14.2%
48. 🇱🇰Sri Lanka: 11.3%
53. 🇿🇦South Africa: 10.8%
54. 🇮🇶Iraq: 10.7%
55.…— World of Statistics (@stats_feed) May 15, 2023
Conversely, Nigeria has the lowest percentage of diabetes cases, with a rate of 3.6% based on available statistics.