Lebanon, in 2016, had an estimated population of 5.9m with 23% under the age of 15 years and 8% over the age of 65 years. By 2050, the population distribution in Lebanon is expected to decrease to ~5.6m with its population age distribution drastically changing. Those 14 years and younger will make up only 14% of the population while those aged 65 years or older will be 23%.
Alongside the ageing population, diabetes prevalence is increasing – with the most recent statistics reporting 464,200 people living with the condition and an estimated 191,100 undiagnosed cases.
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