The changing (and surprising) geography of diabetes
3 Quarks Daily • 2/5/2026
Summary
According to the International Diabetes Federation, Pakistan has the highest rates of diabetes among individuals aged 20 to 79. This finding challenges common assumptions about which countries have the highest prevalence of the disease, as many might guess the United States, Canada, Australia, Mexico, or the United Kingdom.
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