Sidartawan Soegondo Director, Indonesian Diabetes Institute:
The Prevalence Rate Keeps Growing In Indonesia
AS an endocrinologist, Sidartawan Soegono, 71, has been dealing with diabetes for more than 20 years. Decades ago, the disease was often associated with the rich because of the common impression of it being linked to unhealthy diets and lifestyle. But today, even the poor are susceptible to diabetes. "There are many people in villages who also suffer from the disease. In 2007, the prevalence rate in North Maluku was more than 11 percent, as well as in West Kalimantan, larger than in Jakarta. So it can happen to anyone," said Sidartawan.
September 15, 2015
AS an endocrinologist, Sidartawan Soegono, 71, has been dealing with diabetes for more than 20 years. Decades ago, the disease was often associated with the rich because of the common impression of it being linked to unhealthy diets and lifestyle. But today, even the poor are susceptible to diabetes. "There are many people in villages who also suffer from the disease. In 2007, the prevalence rate in North Maluku was more than 11 percent, as well a
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