What is the mortality rate due to Diabetes Mellitus (DM) in Malaysia?

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Mortality Rate due to Diabetes Mellitus (DM) in Malaysia

  • The mortality rate due to Diabetes Mellitus (DM) in Malaysia is not directly stated in the provided studies, but study 1 provides information on all-cause mortality trends among adults with diagnosed type 2 diabetes in West Malaysia from 2010 to 2019.
  • According to study 1, the overall all-cause standardized mortality rates were unchanged in both sexes, but rates increased in certain age groups and among those with longer disease duration, prior cardiovascular disease, or Bumiputera (Malay/native) ethnicity.
  • The study 1 also reports that the overall standardized mortality ratio (SMR) was 1.83 for males and 1.85 for females, indicating a higher mortality rate among individuals with type 2 diabetes compared to the general population.
  • Study 2 mentions that diabetes is a major public health concern in Malaysia, but does not provide specific information on mortality rates.
  • Studies 3, 4, and 5 focus on the prevalence of diabetes, risk factors, and trends, but do not provide direct information on mortality rates due to DM in Malaysia.

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Type 2 diabetes mellitus in Malaysia: current trends and risk factors.

European journal of clinical nutrition, 2017

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