Mauritius NCD Survey 2015 Indicates Stabilisation of Prevalence of Diabetes, a First in 30 Years

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For the first time in 30 years, the prevalence of diabetes in Mauritius has stabilised with figures standing at 22.8% in 2015, compared to 23.6% in 2009, while the prevalence of pre-diabetes, for the same period, has declined from 24.4% to 19.4%. However, the prevalence of obesity has increased from 16% in 2009 to 19.1% in 2015, with approximately 398,417 Mauritians being overweight or obese.

The main highlights of the Mauritius Non Communicable Diseases (NCD) Survey 2015 were presented by the Minister of Health and Quality of Life, Mr Anil Gayan, yesterday in Ebène, in the presence of Professor Paul Zimmet, Director Emeritus and Director of International Research at the Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute of Australia.

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