Incidence, prevalence and mortality of diabetes in children and adolescents aged under 20 years in the Republic of Maldives.

Naila A MajeedShiru A ShiruhanaJayanthi ManiamCecile A EigenmannAli SiyanGraham David Ogle

Published in: Journal of paediatrics and child health (2019)

T1D incidence in Maldives is higher than that reported from other South Asian countries, and an increasing trend was observed. T2D also occurs relatively frequently. A zero mortality rate was observed for children and young adults with T1D and T2D from 2009 to 2018.

Keyphrases

risk factors
cardiovascular events
cardiovascular disease
young adults
glycemic control
middle aged