Burden and trends of chronic kidney disease due to type 2 diabetes mellitus in China and G20 countries, 1990–2023: a comparative analysis - Takeaways - MDSpire

Burden and trends of chronic kidney disease due to type 2 diabetes mellitus in China and G20 countries, 1990–2023: a comparative analysis

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  • Jincheng Li

  • Xinyu Li

  • Hongtao Zhao

  • Xinyu Yang

  • Yulin Li

  • June 10, 2026

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    Chronic kidney disease (CKD) due to type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has significantly increased globally, with a prevalence of 788 million in 2023.

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    China's age-standardized incidence, death, and DALY rates for T2DM-CKD have shown a downward trend, but the absolute burden is rising due to aging.

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    The burden of T2DM-CKD is concentrated in low Socio-demographic Index (SDI) countries, while high-SDI countries are experiencing a shift in disease burden.

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    The BAPC model predicts a 23.2% increase in age-standardized incidence of T2DM-CKD in China by 2050, indicating a growing health challenge.

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    G20 countries need tailored interventions to address health inequalities related to T2DM-CKD, especially in middle-income nations.

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