Diabetes in Europe – how big is the problem?

Background and aims Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a serious and increasing global public health burden. It is one of the most common non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and a leading cause of death in many countries. DM is one of the most challenging health problems of the 21st century. Estimates of the burden of DM are essential to allocate resources appropriately. Materials and Methods Studies reporting age-specific prevalence of DM were identified using PubMed. An Analytic Hierarchy Process was used to characterise …