Oceanian Countries Dominate the List of Highest Diabetes Prevalence Worldwide

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Reza Pahlevi 24/11/2021 10:40 WIB
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The prevalence of diabetes, or the ratio of diabetes sufferers to the total population, reached 9.8% in 2021. This prevalence increased from 8.5% a decade ago.

Pakistan has the highest prevalence globally, reaching 30.8% in 2021.

Oceania nations dominate this list, with seven countries: French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Northern Mariana Islands, Nauru, Marshall Islands, and Kiribati.

French Polynesia recorded the highest prevalence among Oceania nations at 25.2%. New Caledonia and the Northern Mariana Islands followed with prevalences of 23.4% each.

Quoting the *Daily Telegraph*, the diet in Oceania is dominated by processed, canned, salted, and high-calorie foods. This also contributes to the high prevalence of obesity in these nations.

Editor : Annissa Mutia

"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."

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