Diabetes is becoming a significant public health problem, particularly in urban areas of Nepal, according to Nepal Diabetes Association (NDA) on Wednesday.
As the world observes World Day against diabetes on Wednesday, the NDA said in a report that its studies carried out in urban areas throughout Nepal have shown that diabetes prevalence stood at around 15 percent among people aged 20 years and above and 19 percent among people aged 40 years and above.
The NDA said that diabetes prevalence stood at 2 percent in rural areas among people aged 20 years and above.
The association said 246 million people are living with diabetes globally.
It has asked the health authorities to formulate appropriate policies to ensure prevention of the disease.
People living sedentary lifestyles are said to be particularly vulnerable to diabetes. Diabetes can lead to serious ailments in eye, kidney and heart if not taken care of properly, according to doctors.
Source: Xinhua
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