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Data and reports
Additional information on the prevalence of diabetes in Kent, shown by district, PCN and deprivation status, and trends since 2016 can be found in our Health and Social Care Maps self-serve tool.
Diabetes
Diabetes is a major public health challenge. Diabetes reduces the life expectancy of people with type 1 by up to 20 years and type 2 by about 10 years (diabetes.co.uk). In 2023/34 there were 105,000 people aged 17 years and over who had been diagnosed with diabetes in Kent. This represents 7.7% of the population in this age group, and has increased by 1.5% in the last 10 years (Fingertips).
External resources
A number of organisations produce diabetes statistics both at national and local level.
- OHID produce a diabetes profile within their fingertips tool. They also produce a range of resources on cardiovascular disease, including a cardiovascular disease profile and primary care intelligence packs.
- NHS Digital publish results from the National Diabetes Audit. They also publish prescribing data for diabetes.
- The National General Practice Profiles present a range of data, including prevalence.