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Diabetes in sub-Saharan Africa

Lookup NU author(s): Dr Eugene Sobngwi

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Abstract

In Sub-Saharan Africa, prevalence and burden of type 2 diabetes are rising quickly. Rapid uncontrolled urbanisation and major changes in lifestyle could be driving this epidemic. The increase presents a substantial public health and socioeconomic burden in the face of scarce resources. Some types of diabetes arise at younger ages in African than in European populations. Ketosis-prone atypical diabetes is mostly recorded in people of African origin, but its epidemiology is not understood fully because data for pathogenesis and subtypes of diabetes in sub-Saharan African communities are scarce. The rate of undiagnosed diabetes is high in most countries of sub-Saharan Africa, and individuals who are unaware they have the disorder are at very high risk of chronic complications. Therefore, the rate of diabetes-related morbidity and mortality in this region could grow substantially. A multisectoral approach to diabetes control and care is vital for expansion of socioculturally appropriate diabetes programmes in sub-Saharan African countries.

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Author(s): Mbanya JCN, Motala AA, Sobngwi E, Assah FK, Enoru ST

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: Lancet

Year: 2010

Volume: 375

Issue: 9733

Pages: 2254-2266

Print publication date: 01/06/2010

ISSN (print): 0140-6736

ISSN (electronic): 1474-547X

Publisher: Lancet Publishing Group

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(10)60550-8

DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(10)60550-8

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