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Muscat: Fifteen per cent of Omanis have diabetes, HE Dr. Ahmed Al Saeedi, Minister of Health stated.
He was speaking at the Seventh Congress of the American Royal Society of Endocrinologists
The Minister said in a statement, "Diabetes and other chronic diseases are unfortunately one of the most prevalent diseases in the Sultanate and neighbouring countries. While more than 15 per cent of people in Oman have diabetes, there are countries with a higher number as well."
"These figures, translate into complications such as kidney failure, cardiovascular disease, and other diseases, which unfortunately are on the rise. Most of these diseases are related to lifestyle," Dr. Al Saeedi added.