Global and Regional Burden of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Attributable to Low Physical Activity From 1990 to 2021
2025

Global and Regional Burden of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Attributable to Low Physical Activity From 1990 to 2021

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Author Information

Author(s): Lihang Yang, Diya Xie, Fengmin Liu, Jiaying Lin, Xin Lin, Yuquan Chen, Kun Zhang

Primary Institution: Fuzhou First General Hospital Affiliated With Fujian Medical University

Hypothesis

This study aimed to quantify the global and regional burden of T2DM attributable to low physical activity from 1990 to 2021.

Conclusion

Between 1990 and 2021, there was a marked rise in the global burden of T2DM associated with low physical activity.

Supporting Evidence

  • DALYs and mortality of T2DM attributable to low physical activity increased rapidly from 1990 to 2021.
  • Low-middle SDI countries have the highest age-standardized disability-adjusted life years and mortality rates.
  • A negative correlation existed between sociodemographic index and both age-standardized mortality and disability-adjusted life years.

Takeaway

Not moving around enough can make people sick with diabetes, and this study shows that more people are getting sick because of it.

Methodology

The study utilized data from the Global Burden of Disease 2021, assessing disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), mortality, and age-standardized rates across different demographics.

Limitations

Data relied on estimates with uncertainties, overlooked comorbidities, and may not fully explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Statistical Information

P-Value

p<0.05

Confidence Interval

95% CI: 1.03–1.16

Statistical Significance

p<0.05

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1111/jdb.v17.1.e7004320

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