Belize
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) estimates that between the ages of 20 and 79, there are 32,200 persons living with diabetes in Belize. This equates to 14.9% of the aged-adjusted population. Based on the current projection this figure will rise to 15.7 % by 2030 and to 16.4% in the year 2045.
Of the 32,200 persons living with diabetes in Belize, it is estimated that almost 13.5 thousand persons are unaware that they are living with the condition. This equates to almost 42% or a little under 1 in every 2 persons being unaware that they are living with diabetes.
North American and Caribbean region
International Diabetes Federation Estimates
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