Thursday 23 August 2018

Rise in diabetes 'to cause surge in heart disease and strokes'

Rise in diabetes 'to cause surge in heart disease and strokes' Heart attacks and strokes in England are set to surge in the next 20 years as diabetes cases linked to lifestyle increase, a charity has warned.

The number of diabetics is projected to rise by one million by 2035, largely driven by more cases of type 2 diabetes and increasing rates of obesity.

This could lead to a 29% rise in heart attacks and strokes linked to diabetes, the British Heart Foundation said.

The charity said "bold action" was needed to tackle the obesity epidemic. BBC News

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