Executive summary Rapid demographic, sociocultural, and economic transitions are driving
increases in the risk and prevalence of diabetes and other non-communicable diseases …

Summary In Sub-Saharan Africa, prevalence and burden of type 2 diabetes are rising
quickly. Rapid uncontrolled urbanisation and major changes in lifestyle could be driving this …

The increasing numbers of people with type 2 diabetes is a worldwide concern. It presents
an added challenge in sub-Saharan Africa, where diabetes must compete for resources with …

The global prevalence and impact of diabetes has increased dramatically, particularly in sub-
Saharan Africa. This region faces unique challenges in combating the disease including …

Diabetes is an increasing problem in sub-Saharan Africa. Type 2 diabetes, the most
common form, is becoming more prevalent owing to rising rates of obesity, physical inactivity …

Tropical countries are experiencing a substantial rise in type 2 diabetes, which is often
undiagnosed or poorly controlled. Since diabetes is a risk factor for many infectious …

Background Despite widespread recognition that the burden of diabetes is rapidly growing
in many countries in sub-Saharan Africa, nationally representative estimates of unmet need …

Abstract The Africa Region (AFR), where diabetes was once rare, has witnessed a surge in
the condition. Estimates for type 1 diabetes suggest that about 39,000 people suffer from the …

Summary Background Sub-Saharan Africa is in rapid demographic transition, and non-
communicable diseases are increasingly important causes of morbidity and mortality. We …

Much has been written recently about the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs),
and the recent United Nations High Level Summit on Non-Communicable Diseases in …