Prevalence and Risk Factors of Diabetes in Ghana: Analyzing the Growing Health Challenge

Mugo Moses H.

School of Natural and Applied Sciences Kampala International University Uganda

ABSTRACT

The rising prevalence of diabetes in Ghana presented significant challenges for public health and healthcare delivery. This article examined the implications of the diabetes epidemic on the healthcare system, economic stability, and public health strategies in Ghana. It discussed the strain placed on healthcare resources, particularly in rural areas, and the economic burden of managing diabetes and its complications. Public health challenges, including the need for effective prevention strategies and increased awareness, are highlighted, alongside the importance of improving healthcare delivery through enhanced primary care and training for healthcare professionals. Additionally, the article explored the integration of traditional and modern healthcare practices as a means to improve diabetes management. The methodology involved a comprehensive review of existing literature and data on diabetes prevalence, risk factors, and healthcare delivery in Ghana. This analysis underscored the need for a multifaceted approach to address the growing diabetes crisis in Ghana, with an emphasis on improving access to care, raising awareness, and integrating traditional and modern medical practices.

Keywords: Diabetes Mellitus, Ghana, Prevalence, Risk Factors, Public Health.

CITE AS: Mugo Moses H.. (2024). Prevalence and Risk Factors of Diabetes in Ghana: Analyzing the Growing Health Challenge. Research Output Journal of Public Health and Medicine 3(3):28-34. https://doi.org/10.59298/ROJPHM/2024/332834