👾Diabetes in China 〜 Publications / by Swiss Re
Diabetes is a life style disease increasing across the world. The increase has been particularly marked in Asia and specifically within China, where only a few decades ago, diabetes was practically unknown.
Diabetes brings with it significant financial cost; but more importantly, causes great human suffering. Insurers in China are an important component in financing the treatment chain of diabetes and, with that can provide the financial incentives fostering healthy living and contribute to type 2 diabetes prevention strategies.