Diabetes in Puerto Rico
Apr 29, 2018
Diabetes mellitus (DM), commonly referred to as diabetes, is a group of metabolic disorders in which there are high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period. Prevention and treatment involve maintaining a healthy diet, regular physical exercise, a normal body weight, and avoiding use of tobacco.
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin.
Gestational diabetes is a form of high blood sugar affecting pregnant women.
Most Common Types
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar (glucose).Type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin.
Gestational diabetes is a form of high blood sugar affecting pregnant women.
Death Rate Caused by Diabetes Mellitus in Puerto Rico
80.4 deaths per 100,000 [both sexes, all ages]
Global Rank
11
Americas Rank
5
US Rank
1
Deaths Caused by Diabetes Mellitus in 2016: Top 50 Countries
Deaths per 100,000, both sexes, all ages
Deaths Caused by Diabetes Mellitus in 2016: US States, DC, Puerto Rico
Deaths per 100,000, both sexes, all ages
Deaths Caused by Diabetes Mellitus in Puerto Rico
Deaths per 100,000, both sexes, all ages
Top 5 Causes of Death in Puerto Rico in 2016
Both sexes, all ages
Ischemic
heart disease
15.8%
USA: 19.7%
Diabetes mellitus
9.9%
USA: 2.6%
Alzheimer other dementias
6.9%
USA: 8.6%
Stroke
6.4%
USA: 6.4%
Lower respiratory infections
5.7%
USA: 3.5%
Sources
- Deaths Caused by Diabetes Mellitus in 2016: Top 50 Countries[Graph]: healthdata.org
- Deaths Caused by Diabetes Mellitus in 2016: US States, DC, Puerto Rico[Graph]: healthdata.org
- Deaths Caused by Diabetes Mellitus in Puerto Rico[Graph]: healthdata.org
- Top 5 Causes of Death in Puerto Rico in 2016: healthdata.org