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  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Chronic Disease Management

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  • Peru faces a rising prevalence of chronic diseases, with diabetes emerging as a significant public health concern.
  • The country is classified as upper-middle-income, yet grapples with increasing non-communicable disease burdens.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively review the epidemiology of diabetes in Peru.
  • To identify key drivers contributing to the diabetes burden.
  • To describe the existing diabetes care plan and its challenges.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review utilizing PubMed and Scielo databases.
  • Inclusion of gray literature from international health organizations and Peruvian agencies.
  • Analysis of epidemiological data, risk factors, and healthcare delivery.

Main Results:

  • Diabetes impacts 7% of the Peruvian population, with Type 2 diabetes dominating outpatient visits (96.8%).
  • High rates of overweight (34.7%), obesity (17.5%), and metabolic syndrome (25%) are observed.
  • Diabetes is a leading cause of death, blindness, kidney failure, and amputations, significantly contributing to cardiovascular events.

Conclusions:

  • Diabetes presents a major healthcare challenge in Peru, characterized by significant shortcomings in care.
  • The national strategy focuses on lifestyle promotion, primary care physician education, and integrated healthcare networks.
  • Effective implementation is crucial to prevent, detect, and manage diabetic complications and improve patient outcomes.