Diabetes now third leading cause of death in Bolivia, 87,300 cases in 2024

Bolivia's 2024 national health records show diabetes accounted for 87,300 cases, 12% of non-communicable diseases, making it the third leading cause of death. This reflects a growing chronic disease burden in a low-income country, likely straining healthcare resources. The data is official but limited to one year, with no trend comparison provided.

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