In seven years, the number of people over 20 years diagnosed with diabetes in Abitibi-Témiscamingue jumped dazzling. One in 14 is now suffering from this chronic disease.
This indicates that a document produced by the Agency for Health and Social Services for Abitibi-Témiscamingue. Diabetes is an incurable disease characterized by a high concentration of sugar in the blood. In 2006-2007, a total of 8243 persons were diagnosed diabetes, compared to 5075 in 1999-2000, an increase of 62% in seven years. For guidance, the increase was slightly higher in Quebec, where the number increased by 69% during the same period. The Agency believes this growth is attributable in part to an aging population. Indeed, the prevalence of diabetes increases significantly as people age. However, the aging population is not strong enough to explain by itself such an increase. The resurgence of cases reflects the actual rise of diabetes. Several factors may influence the onset of the disease, such as heredity, obesity, physical inactivity, a diet rich in fat and belonging to certain ethnic groups such as indigenous. The percentage of people with diabetes varies significantly within the region. Compared to the provincial average, rates are much lower in Témiscamingue. In contrast, the territory of the Center for Health and Social Services (CSSS) eskers show a higher rate than the provincial average. It is possible that the data are underestimated for CSSS Témiscamingue due to the use by some of the people of this area of health services in Ontario. Conversely, the fact that the CSSS eskers has almost never been a shortage of doctors in recent years can possibly explain better screening, so a higher rate of diabetes. Due to this continued rise in diabetes, promoting healthy diet and active lifestyle, two aspects that reduce the risk of disease is therefore important.
This indicates that a document produced by the Agency for Health and Social Services for Abitibi-Témiscamingue. Diabetes is an incurable disease characterized by a high concentration of sugar in the blood. In 2006-2007, a total of 8243 persons were diagnosed diabetes, compared to 5075 in 1999-2000, an increase of 62% in seven years. For guidance, the increase was slightly higher in Quebec, where the number increased by 69% during the same period. The Agency believes this growth is attributable in part to an aging population. Indeed, the prevalence of diabetes increases significantly as people age. However, the aging population is not strong enough to explain by itself such an increase. The resurgence of cases reflects the actual rise of diabetes. Several factors may influence the onset of the disease, such as heredity, obesity, physical inactivity, a diet rich in fat and belonging to certain ethnic groups such as indigenous. The percentage of people with diabetes varies significantly within the region. Compared to the provincial average, rates are much lower in Témiscamingue. In contrast, the territory of the Center for Health and Social Services (CSSS) eskers show a higher rate than the provincial average. It is possible that the data are underestimated for CSSS Témiscamingue due to the use by some of the people of this area of health services in Ontario. Conversely, the fact that the CSSS eskers has almost never been a shortage of doctors in recent years can possibly explain better screening, so a higher rate of diabetes. Due to this continued rise in diabetes, promoting healthy diet and active lifestyle, two aspects that reduce the risk of disease is therefore important.
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