Abstract
Preventing the Future Pandemic of Diabetes Mellitus in Oman.
Highlights
The key risk factors for the development of diabetes include a genetic predisposition, poor dietary habits, a family history of the disease and a lack of physical activity.[7]
In the May 2015 issue of SQUMJ, Al-Lawati et al showed that Oman is following the same trend, with diabetes age-adjusted prevalence rates varying from 10.4% to 21.1%
Al-Lawati et al estimated that the number of patients diagnosed with diabetes in Oman will rise to 350,000 by the year 2050; an increase of 174% compared to estimates for 2015.6 The study found a remarkable proportion of undiagnosed diabetes cases in Oman; this indicates that many individuals are living without treatment.[6]
Summary
The key risk factors for the development of diabetes include a genetic predisposition, poor dietary habits, a family history of the disease and a lack of physical activity.[7].
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