La diabetes mellitus costará globalmente más de 152 billones de dólares hasta el año 2050
Esa es la conclusión de un estudio elaborado en Viena que calcula el gasto que generará esa enfermedad en todo el mundo desde el año 2020 hasta el 2050.
TL;DR
- Diabetes mellitus is expected to generate up to $152 trillion in global costs by 2050.
- Up to 90% of the projected cost is attributed to informal care provided by families.
- Caregivers often leave the workforce, leading to additional economic costs.
- Diabetes is a leading non-communicable disease and a major driver of increased global health burden.
- While more common in low-income countries, treatment is largely accessible only in rich nations.
- The US has the highest absolute costs, followed by China and India.
- Ireland, Monaco, and Bermuda have the highest per capita economic burdens.
- Promoting healthy lifestyles and early detection are crucial for prevention and cost reduction.
- Diabetes was a significant risk factor for COVID-19 mortality, increasing its economic burden.