Decline in Years of Life Lost Due to Diabetes in Korea, 2008–2019: A Cause-Specific Decomposition Analysis | Synapse
March 3, 2026Open Access
Decline in Years of Life Lost Due to Diabetes in Korea, 2008–2019: A Cause-Specific Decomposition Analysis
Key Points
Diabetes-related years of life lost (YLL) in Korea decreased substantially over a decade.
Reductions in mortality rates from diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and kidney disease were key drivers of this decline.
Observational analysis of mortality data from 2008 to 2019 highlighted significant health improvements.
This trend supports ongoing interventions to further reduce diabetes-related mortality and improve public health.
Abstract
Diabetes-related YLL in Korea declined substantially over the past decade, primarily driven by reductions in mortality from diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and kidney disease.