When asked if they have been diagnosed with diabetes, nearly 17 percent of respondents aged 55 to 64 claimed to have been diagnosed with that metabolic disorder in 2018. On average, it was estimated that 7.7 percent of Brazilian adults suffered from diabetes mellitus in 2018.
Share of adults diagnosed with diabetes in Brazil as of 2018, by age group
Respondents were asked if they have been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus.
The phrasing chosen for this statistic may differ slightly from the original.
The survey was carried out in the capital city of each of the 26 Brazilian states, plus the Federal District of Brasília.
More information about this study's methodology can be found in pages 16 to 25.
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