Epidemiology of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Venezuela, 2010-2020
Keywords:
Diabetes mellitus, epidemiology, comorbidity, economic impact, public policies in Venezuela.Abstract
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a non-communicable clinical entity, it is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease pathogenesis the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Furthermore, obesity and classic risk factors (tobacco consumption, alcohol, unhealthy diet, and insufficient physical activity) coexist with M, representing a complex challenge in terms of public health, and a serious threat to the economic and social development of the individual and society. In the present study, the researchers stated: What is the prevalence of diabetes mellitus in Venezuela? A critical review of the literature evidence that there are no nationwide population studies sponsored by the Venezuelan state.
La diabetes mellitus (DM) es una entidad clínica no trasmisible considerada factor de riesgo en la
patogénesis de las enfermedades cardiovasculares, principal causa de mortalidad en el mundo. Adicional, la obesidad y los factores de riesgo clásicos (consumo de tabaco, alcohol, dieta poco saludable y actividad física insuficiente), coexisten con la DM, representando un reto complejo en términos de salud pública, además de una seria amenaza para el desarrollo económico y social del individuo y de la sociedad.
