Diabetes epidemic sweeping the Arab world
Bisher Abuyassin1, Ismail Laher1
1Bisher Abuyassin, Ismail Laher, Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada.
World Journal of Diabetes
|April 27, 2016
Summary
Type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is rapidly increasing in the Arab world due to obesity and lifestyle factors. Urgent international collaboration is needed to combat this growing public health crisis, especially among children.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) prevalence has surged globally, primarily linked to rising obesity rates.
- The Arab world faces a particularly alarming increase, with diabetes projected to rise by 96.2% by 2035.
- T2DM is a leading cause of disability, escalating from 10th in 1990 to 5th currently.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the escalating prevalence of T2DM in the Arab world.
- To identify key drivers contributing to the T2DM epidemic in the region.
- To underscore the urgent need for intervention and international cooperation.
Main Methods:
- Review of epidemiological data on T2DM prevalence in the Arab world.
- Analysis of contributing factors including obesity, urbanization, and genetics.
- Assessment of the disease's impact on disability rankings.
Main Results:
- The Arab world exhibits a startling rise in T2DM, with significant projected increases.
- Obesity, urbanization, lack of exercise, and genetic factors are identified as major determinants.
- High T2DM prevalence is noted in Arabian children under 18, indicating a critical issue.
Conclusions:
- A comprehensive, collaborative international effort is essential to curb the spread of T2DM in the Arab world.
- Targeted public health programs addressing obesity and lifestyle are crucial.
- The findings emphasize the critical need for immediate and sustained action to mitigate the T2DM crisis.
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