Diabetes spreading fast in Asia
February 22, 2006 by admin
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
Diabetes is spreading fast and furious in Asia. This article in BBC News gives an alarming picture of the epidemic in waiting. Some statistics from the article
- The number of diabetics will increase by 90% over the next 20 years in Asia.
- Diabetes is affecting children as young as 9 years old.
- Diabetes is spreading the fastest in Asia, compared to any part of the world.
- Four of the world’s largest diabetic populations – India, China, Pakistan and Japan, belong to Asia.
- Asia is not prepared for the diabetic crisis.
via BBC News
The profile of Asian diabetic patients differs greatly from other populations, i.e., many Asians affected by diabetes are not overweight. Therapy tailored specifically to individuals, including genetic profiles, will be key to combating the disease.