Renub Research – Healthcare News Analysis Russia Diabetes Prevalence Rate is Big Opportunities Blood Glucose Device Manufacturers in BRIC Region Diabetes population in the BRIC region is growing continuously. All four BRIC countries diabetes population is growing year on year due to their growing population and double digit diabetes prevalence. Diabetes prevalence rate in Russia was 11.1 percent in 2015, highest among the all BRIC countries. At present, more than 12 Million Russian population is suffering from diabetes. China is having a diabetes prevalence of 10.6 percent followed by Brazil with 10.2 percent. India has the lowest diabetes prevalence among all with 8.7 percent.
BRIC: Diabetes Prevalence Rate (Percent), 2015
Russia
China
Brazil
India
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2
4
6
8
10
12
Prevelence Rate (%)
Source: International Diabetes Federation (IDF)
From 2006 the number of diabetic patients in Russia has grown by 60% percent. The Russian government is taking several initiatives to control diabetes. From 1996 to 2002 a total of USD 198 Million have been spent on Federal Targeted Programme on Diabetes. From 2002 till 2012 a sub-programme on diabetes is being introduced into Federal Targeted Programme on Diabetes.
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