WHO warns Pakistan faces highest diabetes burden globally
The World Health Organization reported that Pakistan hosts an estimated 34.5 million people living with diabetes on November 13.
Diabetes cases rise sharply in region
World Health Organization officials stated that one in three adults in Pakistan now lives with the disease. This nation accounts for more than 40 percent of all estimated diabetes cases within the Eastern Mediterranean Region. Four out of ten people in this area remain unaware they have the condition, which increases their risk of blindness and kidney failure.
Representative urges lifestyle changes immediately
WHO Representative Dr Luo Dapeng emphasized that more than 95 percent of cases are type 2 diabetes. He noted this form can often be prevented through healthy dietary choices and regular exercise while avoiding tobacco use. The organization recommends at least 150 minutes of physical activity per week to lower health risks significantly.
Global numbers show rapid increase
The worldwide count of individuals with diabetes rose from 200 million in 1990 to 830 million by 2022. Recent data indicates that prevalence is increasing faster in low- and middle-income countries compared to high-income nations. Type 1 diabetes requires insufficient insulin production while type 2 can be managed with timely medical care.
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