Forecasting the burden of type 2 diabetes in Singapore using a demographic epidemiological model of Singapore

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Thao Phuong Phan · National University of Singapore

Leontine Alkema · National University of Singapore

E Shyong Tai · National University Hospital

Kok Hian Tan · National University of Singapore

Qian Yang · National University Health System

Wei‐Yen Lim · National University Health System

Yik Ying Teo

Abstract

If the recent rise in obesity prevalence continues, the lifetime risk of type 2 diabetes in Singapore will be one in two by 2050 with concomitant implications for greater healthcare expenditure, productivity losses, and the targeting of health promotion programmes.

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Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention

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Published in: BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care

Volume 2, Issue 1, pp. e000012-e000012

DOI: 10.1136/bmjdrc-2013-000012

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