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Cases of diabetes in the UK have risen by 74 per cent in recent years, the latest research has found.

According to a study published by the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, this increase occurred between 1997 and 2003.

The report stated obesity is a factor behind this jump, those with diabetes/” target=”_self”>diabetes life insurance may be interested to hear.

Most of the cases involved type two diabetes, which is normally linked to unhealthy eating and living habits, the research claimed.

The work found that by 2005, more than four per cent of the population was diagnosed with the disease.

Researchers behind the study commented: "Our results suggest that, although the incidence of diabetes remains lower in the UK than in the USA or Canada, it appears to be increasing at a faster pace."

Earlier this week, a report stated obesity levels could play a part in the number of people dying from cancer doubling in the next 40 years.

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This entry was posted on Tuesday, February 24th, 2009 at 6:00 pm and is filed under Diabetes.