A systematic analysis of the global disease burden of type 2 diabetes mellitus attributable to high intake of processed meat in 204 countries (1990-2021)
Systematic analysis reveals processed meat accounts for 20% of T2DM burden across 204 countries, indicating critical trends in socio-demographic contexts.
Key Points
Processed meat intake is linked to a 20.3% share of the global T2DM burden, increasing mortality trends over time.
Attributable T2DM deaths surged 118% from 52.7 to 114.9 thousand, and disability-adjusted life years tripled from 2.0 to 6.1 million.
Utilizing interrupted time series analysis, the study noted pandemic disruptions affecting mortality rates and disability burden patterns.
Targeted interventions reducing processed meat consumption could prevent thousands of deaths annually, especially in middle-SDI countries.