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It is estimated that the overall prevalence of diabetes in India is about 7.3 % if both the urban and rural population is taken into consideration.1 In addition, according to… Click to show full abstract
It is estimated that the overall prevalence of diabetes in India is about 7.3 % if both the urban and rural population is taken into consideration.1 In addition, according to the newly released IDF Diabetes Atlas, 8th edition (2017), the national prevalence for diabetes (20-79 years) in India is estimated to be 8.8%. One consideration is certain: the prevalence of diabetes in urban India seems to be higher among those states which are economically stronger.1 An important observation seems to be the fact that in some of the economically well-to-do states, the prevalence of diabetes among the urban poor appears to be going up.1
Journal Title: Diabetes research and clinical practice
Year Published: 2018
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