Publisher's Synopsis
In many parts of the world, the health complications of diabetes could be the lone reason for the increased mortality rate. In 2012 alone, diabetes was the direct cause of 1.5 million deaths across the globe (WHO, 2012). The majority of diabetes deaths happen in low and middle income countries. Many countries are currently intensifying their efforts to reduce the incidence of diabetes, typically through the development and implementation of safe healthy practices and action plans in their national health policies.
