18 Aug 2024
Bahrain Drops 3 Places in Global Diabetes Prevalence Rankings Due to Medical and Preventive Success
The article discusses Bahrain's significant achievement in reducing its global ranking in diabetes prevalence, moving from the 5th to the 8th position. This improvement is attributed to the success of the country’s medical and preventive systems in managing and controlling the spread of diabetes.
Dr. Wiam Hussain, an endocrinology consultant, highlights the efforts made by Bahrain's healthcare system, including widespread public awareness campaigns, early diagnosis, and effective treatment strategies. The reduction in diabetes cases is seen as a positive outcome of these comprehensive efforts. The article also points out that while progress has been made, continuous efforts are necessary to maintain and further improve public health outcomes related to diabetes.
The piece emphasizes the importance of ongoing vigilance and adaptation of healthcare strategies to meet the challenges posed by chronic diseases like diabetes, particularly in light of changing lifestyle factors that contribute to its prevalence.