Diabetes Prevalence: United States
The prevalence of diabetes in the United States is steadily climbing. Currently, it is estimated that approximately 18 million Americans have diabetes. With a United States population of nearly 300 million, this is calculated to estimate that approximately 7% of Americans have diabetes. Many of these individuals may not even know of their diabetic condition.
The United States currently ranks third in the overall prevalence of diabetes, India and China both having higher rates. The following is a list of incidence rates in millions within the United States.
- Diagnosed: 13 million
- Undiagnosed: 5 million
- Pre-diabetes: 54 million
Diabetes Prevalence: Canada
With a total population of over 33 million, Canada has a very low prevalence rate of diabetes. Approximately 2 million individuals in Canada have diabetes, which is calculated to affect approximately 6% of the total population. However, the estimated increase for these rates is markedly lower than the rates of increase projected for the United States.
Diabetes Rates: Statistics By Country
Diabetes affects individuals across the world. The following list was compiled from the World Health Organization (WHO) to show the incidence rates of diabetes in the year 2000. There is a marked decrease in incidence rates of diabetes in Canada when compared to the Unites States. The numbers are approximations and provided in millions.
- Canada: 2
- United States: 18
- Mexico: 2.5
- Africa (all countries): 7
- France: 2
- Russia: 4.5
- Spain: 3
- Italy: 4.5
- United Kingdom (UK): 2
- India: 31
- Japan: 7
- China: 21
Diabetes: A Growing Epidemic
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that the number of Americans diagnosed with the condition of diabetes is likely to increase to thirty million by the year 2030. These estimations are based off of current diagnosis rates, and include the fact that nearly half of all individuals with diabetes may not even know the condition is present.
Diabetes and Obesity
Over half of the population in the United States is considered to be obese or overweight. The condition of diabetes is closely associated with the condition of obesity. Diabetes is capable of creating an array of complications if not controlled and regulated. It is these complications that typically lead to fatality, not the condition of diabetes itself.
Diabetes Complications
Diabetes is associated with a vast array of complications if the condition is not treated. Some of these complications include heart disease, stroke, nerve damage, erectile dysfunction, hypoglycemia, kidney disease or failure, and sexual or urological problems.
Diabetes: Prevention
The fact remains that the condition of diabetes is highly preventable through diet and lifestyle. It is suspected that the vast majority of diagnosed cases of diabetes are directly caused by the condition of being overweight or obese. It is important that you learn to love and care for your body in such a manner as to prevent the development of certain conditions, including diabetes.
http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-statistics/prevalence.jsp
http://www.who.int/diabetes/facts/world_figures/en/
http://www.cdc.gov/Diabetes/news/docs/010126.htm
http://diabetes.webmd.com/news/20040426/diabetes-rates-worldwide
