7.2% of people in Nghe An province suffer from diabetes.
(Baonghean.vn) - This information was released at the launching ceremony and scientific workshop in response to "World Diabetes Day 14/11" organized by Nghe An Endocrinology Hospital, Nghe An Department of Health on the afternoon of November 11.
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Attending the ceremony and workshop were representatives from the Vietnam Endocrinology and Diabetes Association, the Central Endocrinology Hospital, the Nghe An Department of Health, and various departments and agencies of Nghe An province and Vinh city, as well as representatives from healthcare units in the province. Photo: Thanh Chung |
SickdiabetesDiabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic, progressive disease. High and persistent blood sugar levels are the main cause of dangerous complications that affect the lives of patients, such as: eye damage leading to blindness; kidney failure; foot infections, and limb amputation. In particular, cardiovascular complications such as hypertension, stroke, and myocardial infarction are the leading causes of death for diabetic patients.
According to statistics from the World Diabetes Federation: Every day, 3,600 new cases of diabetes are diagnosed worldwide, 580 people die, 225 people have limbs amputated, 120 people develop end-stage renal failure, and 55 people become blind due to diabetes.
A worrying fact is that over 50% of diabetes patients in the community remain undiagnosed, and the disease is becoming increasingly prevalent among young people as the rates of overweight and obesity rise rapidly...
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| In Nghe An province, the rate of people suffering from diabetes is increasing rapidly. Photo: Thanh Chung |
In Nghe An, according to the investigation results ofNghe An Endocrinology HospitalIn 2010, the diabetes prevalence rate in the province was 5.36%, and by 2020 it had increased to 7.2%. These are truly alarming figures. The rise in diabetes has become a burden on healthcare, harming the socio-economic development achievements of all countries.
However, clinical studies and community interventions worldwide, regionally, and in Vietnam have demonstrated that diabetes is preventable through proper nutrition, maintaining an ideal weight, and increasing physical activity.
"World Diabetes Day, November 14th" was proposed in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization to raise awareness about the increasing risk of diabetes. This year's World Diabetes Day, November 14th, carries the message "Nursing and Diabetes," aiming to raise awareness of the crucial role of nurses in supporting people with diabetes.
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| The head of the Nghe An Department of Health is calling on all citizens to pay attention to and prevent diabetes. Photo: Thanh Chung |
Within the framework of the workshop program, participants listened to and absorbed scientific reports on diabetes from leading experts in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and metabolic disorders in Vietnam. These reports and studies will contribute to improving the professional capacity, management, and treatment of diabetes patients for doctors and medical staff in Nghe An./.
