Diabetes incidence and prevalence in Hong Kong, China during 2006–2014

Abstract

Similar to other developed western and Asian populations, diabetes (and pre-diabetes) incidence in Hong Kong Chinese appeared to have stabilized and there have been small declines during the period of observation. Ageing and survivorship will likely drive a continued increase in the prevalence of diabetes and pre-diabetes, albeit with a decelerating growth rate if past trends persist.

Secular trends in incidence of type 1 and type 2 diabetes in Hong Kong: A retrospective cohort study

“…Importantly, disease incidence communicates to the health policy makers whether strategies to prevent diabetes have been effective. Recently, Quan and colleagues reported the incidence and prevalence of diabetes in Hong Kong and detected a decline in the incidence of diabetes over a 9-year period between 2006 and 2014 [4]. However, diabetes types were not differentiated, and trends among the paediatric population were not explored.…”

Association of long‐term glycaemic control on tear break‐up times and dry eye symptoms in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes

“…In the past century, Asia's rapid economic development has made it the epicentre of the health crisis. In Hong Kong, it is estimated that one in 10 individuals have T2DM – a number that is expected to increase with our ageing population . T2DM and its complications are known to be a major cause of mortality and morbidity.…”

“…For patients with T2DM, the prevalence of DES among Western populations is up to 54.3%, which has consistently been shown to be higher than that among the corresponding general population . However, there is currently no comparable data set in the Hong Kong Chinese populations where the overall prevalence of T2DM is around 10%, and increasing up to 20% in those aged over 65 years . Studies have shown that, for the same body mass index (BMI), Asians have a higher prevalence of T2DM than the Western populations .…”

“…In Hong Kong, it is estimated that one in 10 individuals have T2DMa number that is expected to increase with our ageing population. 1 T2DM and its complications are known to be a major cause of mortality and morbidity. Among the many organs affected by T2DM, the involvement of the cornea is often underappreciated; yet, it is an important area of focus because severe ocular surface disorder can be sight threatening and thus affecting all aspects of life and productivity.…”

Assessing a new hip index as a risk predictor for diabetes mellitus

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