Health at a Glance 2021
OECD Indicators
Health at a Glance provides a comprehensive set of indicators on population health and health system performance across OECD members and key emerging economies. These cover health status, risk factors for health, access to and quality of health care, and health resources. Analysis draws from the latest comparable official national statistics and other sources.
Alongside indicator-by-indicator analysis, an overview chapter summarises the comparative performance of countries and major trends. This edition also has a special focus on the health impact of COVID-19 in OECD countries, including deaths and illness caused by the virus, adverse effects on access and quality of care, and the growing burden of mental ill-health.
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Diabetes care
Effective management of diabetes is a public health priority, with over 463 million people living with the condition worldwide. Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when the body’s ability to regulate excessive glucose levels in the blood is diminished. Diabetes caused 4.2 million deaths in 2019, and it is projected that by 2045 up to 700 million adults will have the condition (International Diabetes Federation, 2020[18]). It is a leading cause of cardiovascular disease, blindness, kidney failure and lower limb amputation.
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