Diabetes epidemic affects 350 million as crisis spreads to developing nations
International survey reveals scientists have underestimated the impact of obesity and blames western fast food for diabetes More than 350 million people in the world now have diabetes<http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/diabetes>, an international study has revealed. The analysis, published online by the Lancet* *on Saturday, adds several tens of millions to the previous estimate of the number of diabetics and indicates that the disease has become a major global health problem. Diabetics have inadequate blood sugar control, a condition that can lead to heart disease and strokes, as well as damage to kidneys, nerves and the retina. About three million deaths a year are attributed to diabetes and associated conditions in which blood sugar levels are disrupted. The dramatic and disturbing increase is blamed by scientists on the spread of a western-style diet to developing nations, which is causing rising levels of obesity <http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/obesity>. Researchers also say that increased longevity is playing a major role.......... Full read @ http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2011/jun/25/diabetes-epidemic-western-fast-food COMMENT: Go easy, go very easy on the KFC in Panjim ok? -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
