Do you know the Economic Impact of Diabetes? #2

Do you know the Economic Impact of Diabetes? #2

Economic impact of diabetes

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), direct healthcare costs of diabetes-related illnesses range from 2.5% to 15% of a country’s annual healthcare budget, depending on local diabetes prevalence and the sophistication of treatment available. If the predictions hold true, this will increase from 7–13% and up to 40% in high-prevalence countries2.

Sources:

2. WHO (from IDF Diabetes Atlas, 2003)

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