Country-specific burden of type 2 diabetes mellitus in the Caribbean, 1990–2023: Insights from the global burden of disease study
Authors' conclusion
The T2DM burden continues to increase, driven primarily by high BMI, with rising incidence among younger populations.
Study context
- Population
- 17 Caribbean countries, 1990–2023, GBD 2023 data17 Caribbean countries
Methodological detailsjoinpoint regression, age-standardized, stratified by age and sex
- Joinpoint regression
- Age-standardized
- Stratified by age and sex
Primary result
As reported in the abstract
T2D burden (prevalence, DALYs, mortality) · 2023
Countries with age-standardized prevalence >10%
9 of 17
Largest surge: Dominican Republic, rise among males aged 10-54 years
148%
Further findings
Risk factors attributable to T2D disability-adjusted life years (DALYs)
- High BMI was the leading contributor, share of DALYs in most countries
- over 55%
Original publication
Country-specific burden of type 2 diabetes mellitus in the Caribbean, 1990–2023: Insights from the global burden of disease study. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. Published 14 August 2026. doi:10.
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