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Palau Diabetes Summary

Population: Approximately 21,000 people, classified as upper middle income.

Diabetes Prevalence and Mortality:

• Diabetes mortality data is partially available for ages 30-69 and 70+, but specific numbers are not fully provided.
• Age-standardized diabetes prevalence trends are noted, with overall diabetes prevalence at 22.8%. Higher rates observed in males (24.5%) compared to females (21.2%).
• Proportional mortality due to high blood glucose is estimated, but values are not clearly detailed, with references to trends and previous studies showing up to 35% in some contexts.

Risk Factors:

• High prevalence of risk factors, including overweight (78.4% overall, 76.6% males, 80.3% females) and obesity (47.1% overall, 42.6% males, 51.7% females), contributes to diabetes burden. Policies addressing these are documented.

National Response:

• Diabetes management includes operational strategies for diabetes, reducing overweight and physical inactivity, with updated guidelines partially implemented.
• A diabetes registry exists, and a recent national risk factor survey was conducted with blood glucose data.
• Medicines and basic technologies are available, including most diabi etes treatments.

Overall, Palau faces significant diabetes-related challenges with high prevalence and risk factors, supported by health policies but with limitations in some services.