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POSTnote by Peter Border. It was first published on Monday, 16 July 2012. It was last updated on Monday, 16 July 2012.


Preventing Diabetes

The number of people in the UK with diabetes is projected to rise from 3.1 million to 3.8 million by 2020. Managing the condition and treating its complications is estimated to cost the NHS £3.9 billion a year. This POSTnote describes the causes of diabetes and the known risk factors, and examines policy options for diabetes prevention.

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Secondary information

Type
Research briefing
Reference
POST-PN-415 
Subjects
Diabetes Health education Nutrition Obesity Young people Screening Exercise
Published by
POST
Link
View this Research briefing on researchbriefings.parliament.uk