Burden of type 2 diabetes in working-age adults (20–54 years): a GBD 2021 analysis projecting trends to 2035 and exploring the potential benefits of physical activity
The T2D burden in working-age adults has more than doubled since 1990, with large inequalities across regions and SDI levels. Physical inactivity is a significant modifiable risk factor. Urgent region-specific strategies integrating physical activity promotion, healthier food environments, and improved primary care are needed to reduce future burden and inequities.
Authors
- Qiang Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7668-6868)
- Yameng Liu
- Xiaoyang He
Institutions
- Lanzhou Jiaotong University (CN)
- Shandong Xiehe University (CN)
- Jiaozuo University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2026-01-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1706523
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Physical Activity and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00