Current Data Concerning Incidence and Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus in Bihor County

Diabetes incidence in Bihor County in 2016 was 0.55% or 558/100.000 and in 2017 was 0.43% or 437/100.000. The prevalence of diabetes was 5.24% in 2016 and 5.48% in 2017. Age adjusted prevalence was 7.20% in 2016 and 7.66% in 2017, in the 20-79 age group. This prevalence is lower than the national prevalence from PREDATORR study of 11.6%. Data from diabetes registers underestimate diabetes prevalence. As a consequence it is mandatory to effectuate a screening of diabetes mellitus in Bihor County.