Evaluating the global impact of low physical activity on type 2 diabetes: Insights from the global burden of disease 2019 study
Authors' conclusion
This study highlights a substantial increase in the T2DM-LPA DALYs in low-middle and middle SDI regions, as well as among individuals aged 80-84 years. These findings emphasize the importance of implementing comprehensive global health interventions that promote physical activity, particularly targeting high-risk populations and regions.
Study context
- Population
- Global T2D burden attributable to low physical activity (LPA), Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2019 data
- Primary endpoint
- Age-standardized DALY rates of T2D attributable to LPA, trend as EAPC
- Follow-up
- 30-year period
Methodological detailsage-standardized DALY rates over 30 years, estimated annual percentage changes (EAPCs)
- Age-standardized DALY rates over 30 years
- Estimated annual percentage changes (EAPCs)
Primary result
As reported in the abstract
Global T2D disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) attributable to LPA
Notable increase in T2D-LPA DALY burden, EAPC
0.84
95% CI 0.78–0.89
Further findings
Regional burden
- Central Asia: considerable increase, EAPC
- 3.18 (95% CI 3.01-3.36)
- Highest burden in Oceania, lowest in Eastern Europe
Sex and age
- Burden similar between genders; increased across all age groups, peaking at 80-84 years
Socio-demographic index (SDI)
- Clear association between SDI and age-standardized DALY rate; substantial rise in low-middle and middle SDI regions
Original publication
Evaluating the global impact of low physical activity on type 2 diabetes: Insights from the global burden of disease 2019 study. Diabetes Obes Metab. Published 1 April 2024. doi:10.
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