International study: Fear of results is a key reason for delayed diabetes screening in Saudi Arabia
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Arab News · Saudi Arabia · Middle East
RIYADH: A recent study conducted by the International Diabetes Federation indicates that approximately 2.3 million adults in Saudi Arabia are living with undiagnosed diabetes — accounting for 44 percent of the 5.3 million adults in the Kingdom affected by the disease. With a prevalence rate of 23.1 percent among adults, Saudi Arabia ranks among the top 10 countries globally for diabetes prevalence. A survey of 351 adults in the Kingdom — part of a broader study spanning six countries — revealed
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