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Incidence of childhood Type 1 diabetes mellitus in Crete

D Mamoulakis1, F Vrouvaki1, V Louvari1

  • 1Department of Paediatrics, Heraklion University Hospital, Crete, Greece.

Diabetic Medicine : a Journal of the British Diabetic Association
|May 24, 2018
PubMed

Insights

Childhood Type 1 diabetes incidence in Crete shows a concerning 4.4% annual increase, particularly in older children. This trend aligns with global patterns, classifying Crete as a high-incidence region.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Endocrinology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is a significant global health concern in children.
  • Understanding regional incidence trends is crucial for public health planning and resource allocation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the epidemiology of childhood T1DM in Crete over a 25-year period (1992-2016).
  • To evaluate temporal trends in T1DM incidence among children on the island.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of all diagnosed T1DM cases in children aged 0-14 years residing in Crete.
  • Data collected from January 1, 1992, to December 31, 2016.

Main Results:

  • 271 children diagnosed with T1DM (148 boys, 123 girls).
  • Standardized annual incidence rate of 10.5 per 100,000 children, peaking in the 5-9 age group.
  • An average annual increase of 4.4% in incidence observed over 25 years, most pronounced in ages 5-14.

Conclusions:

  • Crete exhibits a high incidence of childhood T1DM, consistent with WHO classifications.
  • The documented rising incidence trends in Crete mirror global patterns of T1DM increase.
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