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September 5, 2025Frontiers in EndocrinologyOpen Access

African regional and national burden of diabetes mellitus and its attributable risk factors from 1990 to 2021: results from the global burden of disease study 2021

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Analysis demonstrates rising diabetes burden in Africa, highlighting key risk factors and trends.

The burden of diabetes mellitus in Africa increased significantly from 1990 to 2021.
The age-standardized incidence rate of diabetes rose from 157.3 to 250.5 per 100,000 population.
Population growth was the main driver behind the increasing burden of diabetes-related health issues.
High body mass index emerged as a leading risk factor for diabetes-related disability-adjusted life years.

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