In 2023, there were **** deaths from diabetes mellitus per 100,000 people in the United States. The death rate caused by this condition has fluctuated over the past decades, reaching almost ** deaths per 100,000 people in the early 2000s, and about ** deaths in 1980. Prevalence of diabetes In 2022, around *** percent of the adult population in the U.S. had diabetes. In total, around ** million adults in the United States are currently living with diabetes. Of this total, the vast majority were aged 45 years and older. The states with the highest share of adults with diabetes are West Virginia, Mississippi, and Louisiana. Cure for diabetes? Researchers are helping diabetics put their Type 2 diabetes into remission, where the blood sugar levels are kept within a healthy range. For Type 1, scientists are looking for ways to prevent the immune system’s attack on beta cells, which causes diabetes. These cells, located in the pancreas, produce the insulin people need to live. As of yet, there is no cure for diabetes mellitus; however, scientists are researching ways to make diabetes harmless one day.

Diabetes continues to be a significant global health concern, with the Western Pacific region reporting the highest number of diabetes-related deaths in 2024, with around 1.2 million. This stark figure underscores the urgent need for improved diabetes prevention and management strategies worldwide. North America and the Caribbean followed with an estimated 526,000 deaths, while Africa is had the lowest number at 216,000. Regional disparities and global impact The prevalence of diabetes varies significantly across regions, reflecting differences in healthcare systems, lifestyle factors, and genetic predispositions. In the United States, the death rate from diabetes mellitus was 22.4 per 100,000 people in 2023, with 8.4 percent of the adult population living with the condition. Canada has seen a slight decrease in its diabetes-related death rate, falling from 21.8 per 100,000 in 2000 to 18.1 per 100,000 in 2023. These figures highlight the ongoing challenges in managing diabetes, even in countries with advanced healthcare systems. European landscape and global context Within Europe, Germany reported the highest number of diabetes-related deaths in 2024, with nearly 63,000 fatalities among adults aged 20 to 79 years. Italy followed closely with around 62,400 deaths. However, Czechia reported the highest mortality rates in Europe as of 2022, with 43.4 diabetes deaths per 100,000 population overall. On a global scale, diabetes remains a major health concern, with 19 percent of adults worldwide identifying it as one of the biggest health problems in their country.

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This is historical data. The update frequency has been set to "Static Data" and is here for historic value. Updated 8/14/2024. Number of deaths among Maryland residents for which diabetes mellitus was the underlying cause of death. This includes deaths coded to the following International Classification of Diseases codes: ICD-3 (1920-1929) -- 57 ICD-4 (1930-1938) -- 59 ICD-5 (1939-1948) -- 61 ICD-6 (1949-1957) -- 260 ICD-7 (1958-1967) -- 260 ICD-8 (1968-1978) -- 250 ICD-9 (1979-1998) -- 250 ICD-10 (1999-present) -- E10-E14.

As of 2022, the mortality rate from diabetes in Czechia was **** per 100,000 population, the highest across the selected European countries. This statistic displays the number of diabetes deaths in Europe in 2022, by country (per 100,000 population).

The graph displays the number of diabetes-related deaths in the United States from 1999 to 2023. The x-axis represents the years, shown as full four-digit numbers from 1999 to 2023, while the y-axis shows the total number of annual deaths attributed to diabetes. Over this period, the number of deaths ranged from a low of 68,399 in 1999 to a peak of 103,000 in 2021. A sharp rise in diabetes deaths occurred between 2019 and 2021, followed by a gradual decline in the subsequent years. The graph highlights year-to-year changes in diabetes mortality rates.

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Over the past 40 years, an increase in deaths due to diabetes mellitus has been observed in Germany and by 2023, this figure totaled almost ****** deaths. This statistic shows the number of deaths due to diabetes mellitus in Germany between 1980 and 2023.

This dataset contains information on the proportion by age, total number, male and female and sex of adults of adults diagnosed with diabetes, collected from the system of health-related telephone surveys, the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), conducted in more than 400,000 patients, from 50 states in the US, the District of Columbia and three US territories.

In 2019, Diabetes Mellitus Mortality in Mexico rose 2.6% compared to the previous year.

Provisional death counts of diabetes, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and other select causes of death, by month, sex, and age.

Diabetes Mellitus death rates by county, all races (includes Hispanic/Latino), all sexes, all ages, 2019-2023. Death data were provided by the National Vital Statistics System. Death rates (deaths per 100,000 population per year) are age-adjusted to the 2000 US standard population (20 age groups: <1, 1-4, 5-9, ... , 80-84, 85-89, 90+). Rates calculated using SEER*Stat. Population counts for denominators are based on Census populations as modified by the National Cancer Institute. The US Population Data File is used for mortality data. The Average Annual Percent Change is based onthe APCs calculated by the Joinpoint Regression Program (Version 4.9.0.0). Due to data availability issues, the time period used in the calculation of the joinpoint regression model may differ for selected counties. Counties with a (3) after their name may have their joinpoint regresssion model calculated using a different time period due to data availability issues.

Death rate due to diabetes mellitus, by sex (number of deaths per 100 000 inhabitants, adjusted to a standard age distribution, and as defined by the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD)).

Number of deaths among Maryland residents for which diabetes mellitus was the underlying cause of death. This includes deaths coded to the following International Classification of Diseases codes: ICD-3 (1920-1929) -- 57 ICD-4 (1930-1938) -- 59 ICD-5 (1939-1948) -- 61 ICD-6 (1949-1957) -- 260 ICD-7 (1958-1967) -- 260 ICD-8 (1968-1978) -- 250 ICD-9 (1979-1998) -- 250 ICD-10 (1999-present) -- E10-E14.

In 2024, there were around ****** deaths caused by diabetes in Taiwan. The death rate was slightly higher for males than for females, residing at around **** deaths per 100,000 male population. Cancer, heart diseases, and pneumonia were the leading fatal diseases on the island.

Rate: Age-adjusted death rate, number of deaths due to diabetes, per 100,000 population.

Definition: Deaths with diabetes as the underlying cause of death (ICD-10 codes: E10-E14).

Data Sources:

(1) Death Certificate Database, Office of Vital Statistics and Registry, New Jersey Department of Health

(2) Population Estimates, State Data Center, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development

This dataset presents the relative risk of mortality from diabetic complications. It compares the observed number of deaths among people with diabetes due to specific complications—such as angina, myocardial infarction, heart failure, or stroke—with the expected number of such deaths in the diabetic population. The data is derived from ONS death registrations and modelled estimates from the National Diabetes Audit (NDA).

Rationale

People with diabetes are at increased risk of developing serious cardiovascular complications, which can lead to premature mortality. Monitoring mortality from these complications helps identify disparities in care and outcomes, and supports efforts to improve diabetes management and reduce preventable deaths. This indicator provides a benchmark for evaluating the effectiveness of interventions aimed at reducing cardiovascular risk in people with diabetes.

Numerator

The numerator is the number of people with diabetes, as recorded on their death certificate, who died from complications such as angina, myocardial infarction, heart failure, or stroke.

Denominator

The denominator is the modelled number of people with diabetes who would be expected to die from these complications, based on data from the National Diabetes Audit.

Caveats

No specific caveats are noted for this indicator. However, as with all modelled data, assumptions and estimation methods may influence the accuracy of the expected mortality figures.

External References

More information is available from the following source:

National Diabetes Audit - NHS Digital

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This dataset provides COVID-19 mortality data with details on age groups, sex, and pre-existing conditions such as diabetes and hypertensive diseases. It includes the date of death, COVID-19 diagnosis, and comorbidities, helping to analyze the impact of COVID-19 on different demographics and health conditions. The dataset is valuable for epidemiological research, healthcare policy planning, and understanding the role of comorbidities in COVID-19-related deaths.

This dataset tracks the updates made on the dataset "Number of Diabetes Deaths among Maryland Residents, 1920-2016" as a repository for previous versions of the data and metadata.

In 2023, the number of deaths due to diabetes in Japan amounted to ******. The figures peaked in the previous year at ****** deaths.