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Japan Diabetes Summary

• Population and Income: Japan has a population of 127 million and is classified as a high-income country.
• Diabetes Mortality: Diabetes deaths are significant, with higher rates in older age groups (ages 70+), collectively accounting for a large portion of diabetes-related deaths.
• Other Leading Causes of Death: Cardiovascular diseases contribute to 35% of total deaths, while other causes include communicable diseases and injuries.
• Prevalence and Risk Factors: Approximately 10.1% of the population has diabetes; key risk factors include high prevalence of overweight (26.5%), obesity (3.5%), and physical inactivity (38.7%).
• National Response: Japan has operational policies for diabetes prevention and management, partially implemented guidelines, a diabetes registry, and access to essential medicines and procedures in the public health sector.