global survey on cvd awareness and global and regional
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Global survey on CVD awareness and knowledge among people with type 2 diabetes Global and Regional findings
Global findings
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
AFR
Figure 1: Regional distribution*
AFR, 1%
EUR, 43%
MENA, 5%
NAC, 2%
SACA, 7%
SEA, 7%
WP, 33%
*The numbers are rounded up for visual purposes and without decimals give the impression that they do not add up to 100%
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SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
AFR
Figure 2: Age distribution*
Under 20 years, 1%
20–29 years, 2%
30–39 years, 7%
40–49 years, 15%
50–59 years, 24%
60–69 years, 31%
Over 70 years, 21%
*The numbers are rounded up for visual purposes and without decimals give the impression that they do not add up to 100%
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SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
AFR
Figure 3: Gender distribution
Women, 48%
Men, 52%
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NAC
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AFR
Figure 4: Time living with type 2 diabetes (T2D)
0–3 years, 22%
3–6 years, 18%
6–9 years, 16%
Over 9 years, 44%
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SACA
NAC
MENA
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AFR
Figure 5: Highest level of education achieved
Primary school, 12%
High school, 26%
Vocational school, 20%
Bachelor’s degree, 25%
Master’s degree, 12%
PhD, 2%
None, 3%
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SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
AFR
Figure 6: Knowledge of CVD
Heart attack 75%
Heart failure 59%
Angina 58%
Stroke 56%
Peripheral arterial disease 55%
Atherosclerosis 51%
Aortic aneurysm 37%
Brain haemorrhage 36%
Do not know 5%
None 2%
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SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
AFRHigh blood pressure 78%
Overweight or obesity 76%
High cholesterol 71%
Uncontrolled blood sugar levels 70%
Smoking 68%
Physical inactivity 63%
Family history of CVD 59%
Diet high in saturated and trans fats 58%
High levels of stress 54%
More than five years living with diabetes 53%
Aged over 65 years 47%
Excessive alcohol consumption 46%
Depression 38%
Do not know 5%
None 4%
Figure 7: Knowledge of CVD risk factors
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SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
AFR
Figure 8: Self-evaluation of CVD risk
No risk, 10%
Low risk, 17%
Somewhat risk, 37%
Moderate risk, 19%
High risk, 17%
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SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
AFR
Figure 8More than five years living with diabetes 61%
Overweight or obesity 56%
High blood pressure 55%
Physical inactivity 49%
Uncontrolled blood sugar levels 49%
High cholesterol 46%
Family history of CVD 45%
High levels of stress 44%
Aged over 65 years 39%
Diet high in saturated and trans fats 35%
Male gender 28%
Smoking 28%
Depression 23%
Excessive alcohol consumption 14%
Do not know 0%
None 0%
Figure 9: Existing CVD risk factors
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SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
AFR
2 4 6 8 10 12
Heart attack 11%
Heart failure 7%
Stroke 7%
Do not know 6%
Brain haemorrhage 2%
Figure 10: Experienced CVD events
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SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
AFRAt the time of T2D diagnosis 25%
Never 17%
Soon after T2D diagnosis 13%
Not sure/cannot recall 11%
Before T2D diagnosis 11%
On several occasions 8%
Several years after T2D diagnosis 7%
At the time of CVD diagnosis 5%
Soon after CVD diagnosis 2%
Several years after CVD diagnosis 1%
Figure 11: Discussion(s) with a health professional about T2D and CVD
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SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
AFR
*The numbers are rounded up for visual purposes and withoutdecimals give the impression that they do not add up to 100%
In the last six months 21%
In the last month 17%
Never 17%
More than a year ago 13%
Not sure/cannot recall 12%
More than six months ago 11%
Several years ago 10%
Figure 12: Last time discussing CVD risk factors with a health professional*
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SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
AFR
Figure 13: Conceptions of CVD risk
I can lower my risk of CVD through healthy diet and physical exercise
82%
Stress is associated with a higher risk of CVD
82%
Men and women are at the same risk of developing CVD
50%
Diabetes will not increase my risk for CVD as long as I take my medication
43%
Only people who are overweight or obese are at risk of developing CVD
23%
CVD is genetic, so there is nothing I can do to prevent it
22%
I am too young to worry about CVD 10%
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SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
AFR
Figure 14: Information needed to better understand the risks associated with T2D and CVD in order to reduce them
Tips on how to reduce my risk of CVD through diet and exercise
68%
Information on self-management of diabetes
67%
General information on signs and symptoms of CVD
65%
Information on risk factors associated with the development of CVD
60%
Advice on how to control and self-manage hypertension
54%
Advice on how to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight
54%
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SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
AFR
Figure 14Health professional 78%
Information displayed at diabetes clinic 40%
Digital options (e.g. internet, blogs) 34%
TV or radio programmes 27%
Printed material (e.g. leaflets/booklets) 23%
Family/friends 22%
Local patient organisations 17%
Scientific journals 15%
Newspapers 12%
Other caregivers 11%
Social media 11%
Daily magazines 7%
Advertisements 4%
None 2%
Figure 15: CVD information sources on which the participants rely
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Regional comparison
WP
SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
AFR
Very unsatisfied Unsatisfied Neutral Satisfied Very satisfied
9%
19%
24%
27%
33%
26%
26%
37%
39%
39%
38%
45%
50%
8%
14%
14%
17%
14%
16%
18%
17%
16%
17%
21%
20%
19%
18%
23%
27%
26%
23%
28%
28%
23%
25%
25%
24%
22%
21%
21%
18%
20%
16%
15%
17%
16%
11%
11%
11%
10%
7%
6%
43%
27%
16%
15%
14%
13%
12%
12%
8%
8%
6%
5%
4%
Health professional
Information displayed at diabetes clinic
Digital options (e.g. internet, blogs)
Family/friends
Scientific journals
TV or radio programmes
Printed material (e.g. leaflets/booklets)
Local patient organisations
Social media
Other caregivers
Newspapers
Daily magazines
Advertisements
*The numbers are rounded up for visual purposes and withoutdecimals give the impression that they do not add up to 100%
Figure 16: Level of satisfaction with the information quality on cardiovascular disease (CVD)*
Africa
AFR
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WP
SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Figure 17: Age distribution*
Under 20 years, 1%
20–29 years, 3%
30–39 years, 11%
40–49 years, 17%
50–59 years, 23%
60–69 years, 27%
Over 70 years, 17%
*The numbers are rounded up for visualpurposes and without decimals give theimpression that they do not add up to 100%
Africa
AFR
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SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Figure 18: Gender distribution
Women, 54%
Men, 46%
Africa
AFR
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MENA
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Figure 19: Time living with type 2 diabetes (T2D)
0–3 years, 31%
3–6 years, 14%
6–9 years, 17%
Over 9 years, 38%
Africa
AFR
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SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Figure 20: Highest level of education achieved*
Primary school, 16%
High school, 0%
Vocational school, 21%
Bachelor’s degree, 33%
Master’s degree, 18%
PhD, 7%
None, 6%
*The numbers are rounded up for visualpurposes and without decimals give theimpression that they do not add up to 100%
Africa
AFR
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SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Stroke 56%
Heart attack 55%
Heart failure 50%
Peripheral arterial disease 39%
Atherosclerosis 36%
Angina 35%
Do not know 33%
Brain haemorrhage 23%
Aortic aneurysm 22%
None 5%
Figure 21: Knowledge of CVD
Africa
AFR
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Regional comparison
WP
SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Overweight or obesity 61%
Uncontrolled blood sugar levels 59%
High blood pressure 58%
High cholesterol 56%
Excessive alcohol consumption 51%
Physical inactivity 50%
Diet high in saturated and trans fats 50%
Smoking 49%
Family history of CVD 46%
High levels of stress 45%
Aged over 65 years 38%
More than five years living with diabetes 33%
Do not know 32%
Depression 30%
None 1%
Figure 22: Knowledge of CVD risk factors
Africa
AFR
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SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Figure 23: Self-evaluation of CVD risk
No risk, 47%
Low risk, 16%
Somewhat risk, 22%
Moderate risk, 8%
High risk, 7%
Africa
AFR
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SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Figure 8
5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Physical inactivity 33%
High levels of stress 33%
High blood pressure 32%
Overweight or obesity 32%
Family history of CVD 30%
Uncontrolled blood sugar levels 28%
More than five years living with diabetes 28%
High cholesterol 25%
Diet high in saturated and trans fats 22%
Male gender 22%
Aged over 65 years 21%
Depression 19%
Smoking 16%
Excessive alcohol consumption 15%
Do not know 0%
None 0%
Figure 24: Existing CVD risk factors
Africa
AFR
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SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Figure 9
3 6 9 12 15
Do not know 14%
Stroke 5%
Heart failure 5%
Heart attack 4%
Brain haemorrhage 2%
Figure 25: Experienced CVD events
Africa
AFR
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SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Figure 10
5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Never 38%
Soon after T2D diagnosis 15%
Not sure/cannot recall 14%
At the time of T2D diagnosis 14%
Before T2D diagnosis 6%
On several occasions 6%
Several years after T2D diagnosis 4%
At the time of CVD diagnosis 2%
Several years after CVD diagnosis 1%
Soon after CVD diagnosis 0%
Figure 26: Discussion(s) with a health professional about T2D and CVD
Africa
AFR
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Regional comparison
WP
SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Figure 11
5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Never 38%
In the last six months 14%
Not sure/cannot recall 14%
More than a year ago 12%
In the last month 11%
Several years ago 6%
More than six months ago 4%
*The numbers are rounded up for visual purposes and without decimals give the impression that they do not add up to 100%
Figure 27: Last time discussing CVD risk factors with a health professional*
Africa
AFR
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WP
SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Figure 28: Conceptions of CVD riskFigure 12I can lower my risk of CVD through healthy diet and physical exercise
92%
Stress is associated with a higher risk of CVD
68%
Men and women are at the same risk of developing CVD
64%
Diabetes will not increase my risk for CVD as long as I take my medication
62%
CVD is genetic, so there is nothing I can do to prevent it
36%
Only people who are overweight or obese are at risk of developing CVD
29%
I am too young to worry about CVD 20%
Africa
AFR
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Regional comparison
WP
SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Figure 29: Information needed to better understand the risks associated with T2D and CVD in order to reduce them
Tips on how to reduce my risk of CVD through diet and exercise
90%
General information on signs and symptoms of CVD
89%
Information on risk factors associated with the development of CVD
88%
Information on self-management of diabetes
47%
Advice on how to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight
40%
Advice on how to control and self-manage hypertension
40%
Africa
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
20 40 60 80 100
Health professional 82%
Information displayed at diabetes clinic 61%
Local patient organisations 52%
Digital options (e.g. internet, blogs) 34%
Social media 13%
Printed material (e.g. leaflets/booklets) 12%
Scientific journals 7%
Other caregivers 5%
TV or radio programmes 5%
Family/friends 4%
None 4%
Newspapers 1%
Daily magazines 1%
Advertisements 1%
Figure 30: CVD information sources on which the participants rely
Africa
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
11%
14%
19%
13%
25%
29%
28%
24%
36%
41%
36%
52%
54%
4%
11%
10%
7%
20%
19%
22%
18%
20%
30%
24%
25%
22%
13%
14%
8%
30%
17%
19%
25%
33%
21%
14%
19%
10%
15%
11%
2%
6%
26%
15%
14%
9%
11%
9%
4%
10%
5%
4%
61%
58%
58%
24%
23%
19%
15%
15%
13%
12%
11%
8%
5%
Health professional
Information displayed at diabetes clinic
Local patient organisations
Digital options (e.g. internet, blogs)
Social media
Scientific journals
TV or radio programmes
Printed material (e.g. leaflets/booklets)
Other caregivers
Newspapers
Family/friends
Daily magazines
Advertisements
Very unsatisfied Unsatisfied Neutral Satisfied Very satisfied
*The numbers are rounded up for visual purposes and without decimals give the impression that they do not add up to 100%
Figure 31: Level of satisfaction with the information quality on cardiovascular disease (CVD)*
Europe
EUR
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
Figure 32: Age distribution
Under 20 years, 0%
20–29 years, 1%
30–39 years, 4%
40–49 years, 12%
50–59 years, 25%
60–69 years, 36%
Over 70 years, 22%
Europe
EUR
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
Figure 33: Gender distribution
Women, 47%
Men, 53%
Europe
EUR
AFR
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SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
Figure 34: Time living with type 2 diabetes (T2D)*
0–3 years, 19%
3–6 years, 17%
6–9 years, 18%
Over 9 years, 45%
*The numbers are rounded up for visual purposes and without decimals give the impression that they do not add up to 100%
Europe
EUR
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
Figure 35: Highest level of education achieved*
Primary school, 13%
High school, 2%
Vocational school, 35%
Bachelor’s degree, 23%
Master’s degree, 19%
PhD, 3%
None, 7%
*The numbers are rounded up for visual purposes and without decimals give the impression that they do not add up to 100%
Europe
EUR
AFR
Global findings
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WP
SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
20 40 60 80 100
Heart attack 82%
Heart failure 64%
Peripheral arterial disease 62%
Angina 59%
Stroke 56%
Atherosclerosis 54%
Aortic aneurysm 41%
Brain haemorrhage 39%
Do not know 4%
None 1%
Figure 36: Knowledge of CVD
Europe
EUR
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
20 40 60 80 100
High blood pressure 84%
Overweight or obesity 84%
High cholesterol 75%
Smoking 75%
Uncontrolled blood sugar levels 73%
Physical inactivity 68%
Diet high in saturated and trans fats 67%
Family history of CVD 66%
High levels of stress 59%
More than five years living with diabetes 56%
Aged over 65 years 52%
Excessive alcohol consumption 51%
Depression 37%
None 3%
Do not know 3%
Figure 37: Knowledge of CVD risk factors
Europe
EUR
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
Figure 38: Self-evaluation of CVD risk
No risk, 6%
Low risk, 15%
Somewhat risk, 36%
Moderate risk, 22%
High risk, 21%
Europe
EUR
AFR
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WP
SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
Figure 8More than five years living with diabetes 64%
Overweight or obesity 59%
High blood pressure 57%
Family history of CVD 48%
Uncontrolled blood sugar levels 45%
High cholesterol 45%
High levels of stress 45%
Physical inactivity 44%
Aged over 65 years 42%
Diet high in saturated and trans fats 33%
Male gender 29%
Smoking 27%
Depression 17%
Excessive alcohol consumption 11%
Do not know 0%
None 0%
Figure 39: Existing CVD risk factors
Europe
EUR
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
Figure 9
3 6 9 12 15
Heart attack 14%
Heart failure 9%
Stroke 6%
Do not know 4%
Brain haemorrhage 2%
Figure 40: Experienced CVD events
Europe
EUR
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
Figure 10
5 10 15 20 25 30
At the time of T2D diagnosis 27%
Soon after T2D diagnosis 14%
Never 14%
Not sure/cannot recall 10%
Before T2D diagnosis 9%
On several occasions 9%
At the time of CVD diagnosis 8%
Several years after T2D diagnosis 6%
Soon after CVD diagnosis 2%
Several years after CVD diagnosis 2%
*The numbers are rounded up for visual purposes and without decimals give the impression that they do not add up to 100%
Figure 41: Discussion(s) with a health professional about T2D and CVD*
Europe
EUR
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
Figure 11
5 10 15 20 25
In the last six months 21%
More than a year ago 15%
Never 15%
In the last month 14%
More than six months ago 13%
Several years ago 11%
Not sure/cannot recall 11%
Figure 42: Last time discussing CVD risk factors with a health professional
Europe
EUR
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
Figure 43: Conceptions of CVD riskFigure 12Stress is associated with a higher risk of CVD
83%
I can lower my risk of CVD through healthy diet and physical exercise
81%
Diabetes will not increase my risk for CVD as long as I take my medication
49%
Men and women are at the same risk of developing CVD
45%
CVD is genetic, so there is nothing I can do to prevent it
25%
Only people who are overweight or obese are at risk of developing CVD
22%
I am too young to worry about CVD 7%
Europe
EUR
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
Figure 44: Information needed to better understand the risks associated with T2D and CVD in order to reduce them Figure 13General information on signs and symptoms of CVD
65%
Information on self-management of diabetes
65%
Tips on how to reduce my risk of CVD through diet and exercise
64%
Information on risk factors associated with the development of CVD
54%
Advice on how to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight
52%
Advice on how to control and self-manage hypertension
50%
Europe
EUR
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
Figure 14
20 40 60 80 100
Health professional 81%
Information displayed at diabetes clinic 36%
Digital options (e.g. internet, blogs) 35%
TV or radio programmes 28%
Printed material (e.g. leaflets/booklets) 27%
Family/friends 21%
Local patient organisations 20%
Scientific journals 17%
Other caregivers 15%
Newspapers 11%
Social media 7%
Daily magazines 7%
Advertisements 2%
None 2%
Figure 45: CVD information sources on which the participants rely
Europe
EUR
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
Figure 1511%
22%
25%
27%
30%
34%
24%
27%
37%
38%
40%
43%
48%
8%
12%
10%
12%
8%
12%
13%
14%
12%
16%
11%
14%
10%
17%
16%
19%
16%
15%
16%
20%
19%
16%
14%
14%
11%
9%
21%
13%
14%
11%
11%
8%
12%
11%
8%
5%
5%
3%
2%
35%
20%
11%
10%
10%
9%
9%
7%
5%
3%
3%
2%
1%
Health professional
Information displayed at diabetes clinic
Digital options (e.g. internet, blogs)
Family/friends
Scientific journals
Local patient organisations
Printed material (e.g. leaflets/booklets)
TV or radio programmes
Other caregivers
Newspapers
Social media
Daily magazines
Advertisements
Very unsatisfied Unsatisfied Neutral Satisfied Very satisfied
*The numbers are rounded up for visual purposes and without decimals give the impression that they do not add up to 100%
Figure 46: Level of satisfaction with the information quality on cardiovascular disease (CVD)*
Middle East and North Africa
MENA
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
SACA
NAC
EUR
Figure 47: Age distribution*
Under 20 years, 1%
20–29 years, 5%
30–39 years, 14%
40–49 years, 27%
50–59 years, 32%
60–69 years, 17%
Over 70 years, 5%
*The numbers are rounded up for visual purposes and without decimals give the impression that they do not add up to 100%
Middle East and North Africa
MENA
AFR
Global findings
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WP
SEA
SACA
NAC
EUR
Figure 48: Gender distribution
Women, 50%
Men, 50%
Middle East and North Africa
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AFR
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Figure 49: Time living with type 2 diabetes (T2D)
0–3 years, 28%
3–6 years, 26%
6–9 years, 18%
Over 9 years, 28%
Middle East and North Africa
MENA
AFR
Global findings
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WP
SEA
SACA
NAC
EUR
Figure 50: Highest level of education achieved
Primary school, 44%
High school, 19%
Vocational school, 6%
Bachelor’s degree, 17%
Master’s degree, 10%
PhD, 3%
None, 1%
Middle East and North Africa
MENA
AFR
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SEA
SACA
NAC
EUR
Figure 5
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Heart attack 64%
Angina 58%
Heart failure 39%
Peripheral arterial disease 35%
Stroke 33%
Atherosclerosis 33%
Aortic aneurysm 24%
Brain haemorrhage 18%
Do not know 3%
None 1%
Figure 51: Knowledge of CVD
Middle East and North Africa
MENA
AFR
Global findings
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WP
SEA
SACA
NAC
EUR
Figure 6Smoking 68%
High blood pressure 67%
High cholesterol 62%
Overweight or obesity 62%
Uncontrolled blood sugar levels 50%
Depression 49%
More than five years living with diabetes 45%
Physical inactivity 42%
Diet high in saturated and trans fats 40%
Aged over 65 years 37%
Family history of CVD 36%
High levels of stress 35%
Excessive alcohol consumption 35%
Do not know 2%
None 0%
Figure 52: Knowledge of CVD risk factors
Middle East and North Africa
MENA
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
SACA
NAC
EUR
Figure 53: Self-evaluation of CVD risk
No risk, 14%
Low risk, 19%
Somewhat risk, 32%
Moderate risk, 13%
High risk, 22%
Middle East and North Africa
MENA
AFR
Global findings
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WP
SEA
SACA
NAC
EUR
Figure 9
5 10 15 20
Heart attack 18%
Stroke 11%
Heart failure 10%
Brain haemorrhage 5%
Do not know 2%
Figure 54: Experienced CVD events
Middle East and North Africa
MENA
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
SACA
NAC
EUR
*The numbers are rounded up for visual purposes and without decimals give the impression that they do not add up to 100%
Figure 10
5 10 15 20 25
Never 22%
At the time of T2D diagnosis 19%
Soon after T2D diagnosis 16%
Before T2D diagnosis 10%
Several years after T2D diagnosis 10%
Not sure/cannot recall 8%
On several occasions 6%
At the time of CVD diagnosis 4%
Soon after CVD diagnosis 3%
Several years after CVD diagnosis 1%
Figure 55: Discussion(s) with a health professional about T2D and CVD*
Middle East and North Africa
MENA
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
SACA
NAC
EUR
Figure 11
5 10 15 20 25
In the last month 21%
In the last six months 18%
More than a year ago 18%
Several years ago 16%
More than six months ago 10%
Never 10%
Not sure/cannot recall 7%
Figure 56: Last time discussing CVD risk factors with a health professional
Middle East and North Africa
MENA
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
SACA
NAC
EUR
Figure 57: Conceptions of CVD riskFigure 12I can lower my risk of CVD through healthy diet and physical exercise
72%
Diabetes will not increase my risk for CVD as long as I take my medication
65%
Stress is associated with a higher risk of CVD
63%
Only people who are overweight or obese are at risk of developing CVD
53%
Men and women are at the same risk of developing CVD
53%
CVD is genetic, so there is nothing I can do to prevent it
48%
I am too young to worry about CVD 39%
Middle East and North Africa
MENA
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
SACA
NAC
EUR
Figure 58: Information needed to better understand the risks associated with T2D and CVD in order to reduce them Figure 13Information on self-management of diabetes
63%
General information on signs and symptoms of CVD
18%
Tips on how to reduce my risk of CVD through diet and exercise
7%
Advice on how to control and self-manage hypertension
5%
Advice on how to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight
5%
Information on risk factors associated with the development of CVD
2%
Middle East and North Africa
MENA
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
SACA
NAC
EUR
Figure 14Health professional 75%
Information displayed at diabetes clinic 52%
Family/friends 35%
TV or radio programmes 32%
Digital options (e.g. internet, blogs) 24%
Other caregivers 21%
Local patient organisations 21%
Social media 18%
Printed material (e.g. leaflets/booklets) 15%
Newspapers 14%
Scientific journals 11%
Advertisements 7%
Daily magazines 7%
None 2%
Figure 59: CVD information sources on which the participants rely
Middle East and North Africa
MENA
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
SACA
NAC
EUR
Figure 157%
10%
33%
25%
33%
24%
42%
31%
36%
34%
44%
46%
51%
9%
23%
19%
17%
18%
24%
21%
28%
25%
23%
21%
24%
21%
15%
27%
19%
24%
21%
24%
12%
18%
19%
21%
18%
12%
12%
14%
9%
11%
15%
11%
13%
8%
7%
7%
8%
5%
4%
4%
52%
27%
14%
13%
12%
11%
10%
9%
8%
8%
5%
4%
4%
Health professional
Information displayed at diabetes clinic
Digital options (e.g. internet, blogs)
TV or radio programmes
Social media
Family/friends
Scientific journals
Local patient organisations
Other caregivers
Printed material (e.g. leaflets/booklets)
Newspapers
Advertisements
Daily magazines
Very unsatisfied Unsatisfied Neutral Satisfied Very satisfied
*The numbers are rounded up for visual purposes and without decimals give the impression that they do not add up to 100%
Figure 60: Level of satisfaction with the information quality on cardiovascular disease (CVD)*
North America and Caribbean
NAC
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
SACA
MENA
EUR
Figure 61: Age distribution*
Under 20 years, 1%
20–29 years, 6%
30–39 years, 8%
40–49 years, 16%
50–59 years, 21%
60–69 years, 35%
Over 70 years, 14%
*The numbers are rounded up for visual purposes and without decimals give the impression that they do not add up to 100%
North America and Caribbean
NAC
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
SACA
MENA
EUR
Figure 62: Gender distribution*
Women, 55%
Men, 46%
*The numbers are rounded up for visual purposes and without decimals give the impression that they do not add up to 100%
North America and Caribbean
NAC
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
SACA
MENA
EUR
Figure 63: Time living with type 2 diabetes (T2D)
0–3 years, 38%
3–6 years, 9%
6–9 years, 15%
Over 9 years, 38%
North America and Caribbean
NAC
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
SACA
MENA
EUR
Figure 64: Highest level of education achieved
Primary school, 2%
High school, 17%
Vocational school, 11%
Bachelor’s degree, 41%
Master’s degree, 23%
PhD, 4%
None, 2%
North America and Caribbean
NAC
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
SACA
MENA
EUR
20 40 60 80 100
Heart attack 90%
Peripheral arterial disease 81%
Heart failure 79%
Atherosclerosis 75%
Stroke 73%
Angina 69%
Aortic aneurysm 54%
Brain haemorrhage 51%
None 2%
Do not know 2%
Figure 65: Knowledge of CVD
North America and Caribbean
NAC
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
SACA
MENA
EUR
Overweight or obesity 95%
High blood pressure 90%
High cholesterol 89%
Physical inactivity 88%
Uncontrolled blood sugar levels 86%
Family history of CVD 86%
Smoking 85%
High levels of stress 84%
Diet high in saturated and trans fats 82%
Aged over 65 years 68%
More than five years living with diabetes 67%
Excessive alcohol consumption 62%
Depression 53%
Do not know 2%
None 1%
Figure 66: Knowledge of CVD risk factors
North America and Caribbean
NAC
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
SACA
MENA
EUR
Figure 67: Self-evaluation of CVD risk
No risk, 10%
Low risk, 17%
Somewhat risk, 35%
Moderate risk, 22%
High risk, 16%
North America and Caribbean
NAC
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
SACA
MENA
EUR
Figure 8Figure 68: Existing CVD risk factors
Overweight or obesity 62%
Family history of CVD 62%
More than five years living with diabetes 58%
High levels of stress 51%
Physical inactivity 51%
High cholesterol 42%
High blood pressure 42%
Male gender 38%
Aged over 65 years 35%
Uncontrolled blood sugar levels 32%
Diet high in saturated and trans fats 31%
Depression 29%
Smoking 14%
Excessive alcohol consumption 9%
North America and Caribbean
NAC
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
SACA
MENA
EUR
Figure 9
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
Heart attack 4%
Heart failure 2%
Do not know 2%
Stroke 1%
Brain haemorrhage 0%
Figure 69: Experienced CVD events
North America and Caribbean
NAC
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
SACA
MENA
EUR
Figure 10
5 10 15 20
Never 20%
At the time of T2D diagnosis 16%
Soon after T2D diagnosis 14%
Before T2D diagnosis 13%
Not sure/cannot recall 12%
On several occasions 12%
Several years after T2D diagnosis 8%
At the time of CVD diagnosis 2%
Several years after CVD diagnosis 2%
Soon after CVD diagnosis 1%
Figure 70: Discussion(s) with a health professional about T2D and CVD
North America and Caribbean
NAC
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
SACA
MENA
EUR
*The numbers are rounded up for visual purposes and without decimals give the impression that they do not add up to 100%
Figure 11
5 10 15 20 25
In the last six months 25%
In the last month 23%
Never 19%
Several years ago 9%
Not sure/cannot recall 9%
More than a year ago 8%
More than six months ago 8%
Figure 71: Last time discussing CVD risk factors with a health professional*
North America and Caribbean
NAC
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
SACA
MENA
EUR
Figure 72: Conceptions of CVD riskFigure 12I can lower my risk of CVD through healthy diet and physical exercise
99%
Stress is associated with a higher risk of CVD
89%
Men and women are at the same risk of developing CVD
39%
Diabetes will not increase my risk for CVD as long as I take my medication
20%
Only people who are overweight or obese are at risk of developing CVD
7%
CVD is genetic, so there is nothing I can do to prevent it
5%
I am too young to worry about CVD 3%
North America and Caribbean
NAC
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
SACA
MENA
EUR
Figure 73: Information needed to better understand the risks associated with T2D and CVD in order to reduce them
Tips on how to reduce my risk of CVD through diet and exercise
79%
General information on signs and symptoms of CVD
75%
Information on risk factors associated with the development of CVD
75%
Information on self-management of diabetes
64%
Advice on how to control and self-manage hypertension
61%
Advice on how to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight
60%
North America and Caribbean
NAC
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
SACA
MENA
EUR
Figure 14Health professional 69%
Digital options (e.g. internet, blogs) 66%
Printed material (e.g. leaflets/booklets) 25%
Information displayed at diabetes clinic 24%
Scientific journals 21%
Family/friends 13%
Local patient organisations 10%
TV or radio programmes 9%
Social media 8%
Other caregivers 6%
Newspapers 4%
Advertisements 3%
Daily magazines 1%
None 1%
Figure 74: CVD information sources on which the participants rely
North America and Caribbean
NAC
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
SACA
MENA
EUR
Figure 1511%
16%
27%
27%
24%
39%
42%
48%
42%
40%
55%
55%
48%
11%
15%
12%
19%
19%
22%
17%
16%
24%
18%
18%
24%
24%
28%
27%
20%
23%
21%
22%
24%
19%
20%
23%
19%
16%
18%
22%
16%
18%
14%
20%
7%
9%
10%
8%
13%
5%
3%
8%
27%
25%
24%
17%
16%
9%
8%
7%
7%
6%
3%
3%
2%
Digital options (e.g. internet, blogs)
Health professional
Scientific journals
Information displayed at diabetes clinic
Printed material (e.g. leaflets/booklets)
Family/friends
Local patient organisations
Other caregivers
TV or radio programmes
Social media
Daily magazines
Advertisements
Newspapers
Very unsatisfied Unsatisfied Neutral Satisfied Very satisfied
*The numbers are rounded up for visual purposes and without decimals give the impression that they do not add up to 100%
Figure 75: Level of satisfaction with the information quality on cardiovascular disease (CVD)*
South and Central America
SACA
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Figure 76: Age distribution*
Under 20 years, 1%
20–29 years, 3%
30–39 years, 10%
40–49 years, 20%
50–59 years, 32%
60–69 years, 27%
Over 70 years, 8%
*The numbers are rounded up for visual purposes and without decimals give the impression that they do not add up to 100%
South and Central America
SACA
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Figure 77: Gender distribution
Women, 57%
Men, 43%
South and Central America
SACA
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Figure 78: Time living with type 2 diabetes (T2D)
0–3 years, 29%
3–6 years, 21%
6–9 years, 17%
Over 9 years, 33%
South and Central America
SACA
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Figure 79: Highest level of education achieved
Primary school, 10%
High school, 21%
Vocational school, 9%
Bachelor’s degree, 38%
Master’s degree, 14%
PhD, 6%
None, 2%
South and Central America
SACA
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Heart attack 79%
Heart failure 68%
Peripheral arterial disease 67%
Angina 66%
Stroke 63%
Atherosclerosis 62%
Aortic aneurysm 47%
Brain haemorrhage 41%
Do not know 4%
None 2%
Figure 80: Knowledge of CVD
South and Central America
SACA
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Overweight or obesity 87%
High blood pressure 83%
High cholesterol 81%
Physical inactivity 81%
Smoking 80%
Uncontrolled blood sugar levels 79%
Diet high in saturated and trans fats 77%
Family history of CVD 76%
High levels of stress 76%
Excessive alcohol consumption 61%
More than five years living with diabetes 52%
Aged over 65 years 46%
Depression 46%
Do not know 4%
None 0%
Figure 81: Knowledge of CVD risk factors
South and Central America
SACA
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Figure 82: Self-evaluation of CVD risk
No risk, 8%
Low risk, 20%
Somewhat risk, 36%
Moderate risk, 19%
High risk, 17%
South and Central America
SACA
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Figure 8Physical inactivity 63%
Overweight or obesity 60%
Family history of CVD 60%
More than five years living with diabetes 57%
High levels of stress 57%
Uncontrolled blood sugar levels 44%
High blood pressure 42%
High cholesterol 40%
Diet high in saturated and trans fats 31%
Male gender 29%
Depression 26%
Aged over 65 years 22%
Smoking 17%
Excessive alcohol consumption 10%
Figure 83: Existing CVD risk factors
South and Central America
SACA
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Figure 9
1 2 3 4 5 6
Do not know 6%
Heart attack 6%
Heart failure 6%
Stroke 4%
Brain haemorrhage 1%
Figure 84: Experienced CVD events
South and Central America
SACA
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Figure 10
5 10 15 20 25
At the time of T2D diagnosis 21%
Never 21%
Before T2D diagnosis 16%
Soon after T2D diagnosis 13%
On several occasions 9%
Several years after T2D diagnosis 8%
Not sure/cannot recall 8%
At the time of CVD diagnosis 2%
Soon after CVD diagnosis 1%
Several years after CVD diagnosis 1%
Figure 85: Discussion(s) with a health professional about T2D and CVD
South and Central America
SACA
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Figure 11
5 10 15 20 25 30
In the last six months 26%
In the last month 25%
Never 19%
More than a year ago 9%
More than six months ago 8%
Not sure/cannot recall 7%
Several years ago 6%
Figure 86: Last time discussing CVD risk factors with a health professional
South and Central America
SACA
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Figure 87: Conceptions of CVD riskFigure 12I can lower my risk of CVD through healthy diet and physical exercise
97%
Stress is associated with a higher risk of CVD
89%
Men and women are at the same risk of developing CVD
60%
Diabetes will not increase my risk for CVD as long as I take my medication
33%
CVD is genetic, so there is nothing I can do to prevent it
14%
Only people who are overweight or obese are at risk of developing CVD
14%
I am too young to worry about CVD 5%
South and Central America
SACA
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Figure 88: Information needed to better understand the risks associated with T2D and CVD in order to reduce them Figure 13Tips on how to reduce my risk of CVD through diet and exercise
74%
Information on risk factors associated with the development of CVD
71%
General information on signs and symptoms of CVD
71%
Information on self-management of diabetes
60%
Advice on how to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight
59%
Advice on how to control and self-manage hypertension
54%
South and Central America
SACA
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Health professional 79%
Digital options (e.g. internet, blogs) 51%
Information displayed at diabetes clinic 39%
Scientific journals 34%
Printed material (e.g. leaflets/booklets) 27%
TV or radio programmes 25%
Social media 23%
Family/friends 19%
Newspapers 16%
Local patient organisations 15%
Daily magazines 13%
Other caregivers 8%
Advertisements 6%
None 1%
Figure 89: CVD information sources on which the participants rely
South and Central America
SACA
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SEA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Figure 1514%
22%
22%
14%
28%
26%
29%
30%
42%
47%
39%
47%
45%
13%
15%
14%
16%
23%
24%
23%
23%
18%
19%
23%
22%
22%
20%
23%
23%
31%
23%
24%
24%
24%
20%
18%
20%
18%
20%
18%
15%
17%
19%
11%
13%
12%
12%
10%
6%
9%
5%
6%
36%
25%
24%
20%
14%
13%
12%
11%
10%
10%
9%
8%
8%
Health professional
Information displayed at diabetes clinic
Scientific journals
Digital options (e.g. internet, blogs)
Family/friends
Printed material (e.g. leaflets/booklets)
TV or radio programmes
Social media
Local patient organisations
Other caregivers
Newspapers
Advertisements
Daily magazines
Very unsatisfied Unsatisfied Neutral Satisfied Very satisfied
*The numbers are rounded up for visual purposes and without decimals give the impression that they do not add up to 100%
Figure 90: Level of satisfaction with the information quality on cardiovascular disease (CVD)*
South East Asia
SEA
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Figure 91: Age distribution*
Under 20 years, 1%
20–29 years, 5%
30–39 years, 13%
40–49 years, 24%
50–59 years, 29%
60–69 years, 22%
Over 70 years, 7%
*The numbers are rounded up for visual purposes and without decimals give the impression that they do not add up to 100%
South East Asia
SEA
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Figure 92: Gender distribution
Women, 37%
Men, 63%
South East Asia
SEA
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Figure 93: Time living with type 2 diabetes (T2D)*
0–3 years, 24%
3–6 years, 21%
6–9 years, 18%
Over 9 years, 38%
*The numbers are rounded up for visual purposes and without decimals give the impression that they do not add up to 100%
South East Asia
SEA
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Figure 94: Highest level of education achieved
Primary school, 10%
High school, 16%
Vocational school, 7%
Bachelor’s degree, 41%
Master’s degree, 23%
PhD, 1%
None, 2%
South East Asia
SEA
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Heart attack 65%
Angina 59%
Stroke 51%
Heart failure 45%
Peripheral arterial disease 32%
Atherosclerosis 23%
Aortic aneurysm 14%
Brain haemorrhage 14%
Do not know 7%
None 5%
Figure 95: Knowledge of CVD
South East Asia
SEA
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Overweight or obesity 61%
High cholesterol 60%
High blood pressure 59%
Uncontrolled blood sugar levels 54%
Smoking 52%
High levels of stress 49%
Aged over 65 years 45%
More than five years living with diabetes 45%
Physical inactivity 43%
Family history of CVD 39%
Diet high in saturated and trans fats 38%
Excessive alcohol consumption 34%
Depression 32%
Do not know 5%
None 4%
Figure 96: Knowledge of CVD risk factors
South East Asia
SEA
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Figure 97: Self-evaluation of CVD risk
No risk, 29%
Low risk, 22%
Somewhat risk, 26%
Moderate risk, 13%
High risk, 10%
South East Asia
SEA
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Figure 8More than five years living with diabetes 58%
Uncontrolled blood sugar levels 56%
Overweight or obesity 49%
High levels of stress 49%
High blood pressure 48%
High cholesterol 47%
Physical inactivity 47%
Family history of CVD 44%
Diet high in saturated and trans fats 44%
Male gender 44%
Aged over 65 years 35%
Smoking 32%
Depression 31%
Excessive consumption 23%
Figure 98: Existing CVD risk factors
South East Asia
SEA
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Figure 9
5 10 15 20
Heart attack 16%
Stroke 14%
Heart failure 9%
Do not know 9%
Brain haemorrhage 3%
Figure 99: Experienced CVD events
South East Asia
SEA
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Figure 10Never 19%
At the time of T2D diagnosis 18%
Before T2D diagnosis 18%
Several years after T2D diagnosis 14%
Soon after T2D diagnosis 12%
Not sure/cannot recall 7%
On several occasions 5%
At the time of CVD diagnosis 3%
Several years after CVD diagnosis 2%
Soon after CVD diagnosis 2%
Figure 100: Discussion(s) with a health professional about T2D and CVD
South East Asia
SEA
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
*The numbers are rounded up for visual purposes and without decimals give the impression that they do not add up to 100%
Figure 11
5 10 15 20 25
In the last month 24%
In the last six months 21%
Never 17%
More than a year ago 13%
More than six months ago 12%
Several years ago 9%
Not sure/cannot recall 3%
Figure 101: Last time discussing CVD risk factors with a health professional*
South East Asia
SEA
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Figure 102: Conceptions of CVD riskFigure 12
I can lower my risk of CVD through healthy diet and physical exercise
86%
Stress is associated with a higher risk of CVD
84%
Diabetes will not increase my risk for CVD as long as I take my medication
67%
Men and women are at the same risk of developing CVD
65%
Only people who are overweight or obese are at risk of developing CVD
47%
CVD is genetic, so there is nothing I can do to prevent it
39%
I am too young to worry about CVD 28%
South East Asia
SEA
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Figure 103: Information needed to better understand the risks associated with T2D and CVD in order to reduce them Figure 13Information on self-management of diabetes
64%
General information on signs and symptoms of CVD
62%
Tips on how to reduce my risk of CVD through diet and exercise
60%
Information on risk factors associated with the development of CVD
56%
Advice on how to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight
51%
Advice on how to control and self-manage hypertension
48%
South East Asia
SEA
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Health professional 75%
Information displayed at diabetes clinic 37%
Family/friends 31%
Digital options (e.g. internet, blogs) 20%
Local patient organisations 18%
Newspapers 18%
TV or radio programmes 16%
Social media 14%
Scientific journals 11%
Printed material (e.g. leaflets/booklets) 10%
Daily magazines 10%
Other caregivers 7%
Advertisements 6%
None 3%
Figure 104: CVD information sources on which the participants rely
South East Asia
SEA
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
WP
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Figure 155%
12%
15%
17%
19%
15%
21%
24%
18%
17%
21%
22%
23%
9%
15%
16%
16%
19%
16%
17%
20%
21%
23%
23%
19%
22%
19%
22%
28%
29%
28%
28%
27%
25%
27%
29%
27%
28%
28%
26%
26%
23%
21%
18%
27%
22%
18%
21%
20%
19%
21%
17%
41%
25%
18%
17%
16%
14%
14%
13%
13%
11%
10%
10%
10%
Health professional
Information displayed at diabetes clinic
Family/friends
TV or radio programmes
Social media
Digital options (e.g. internet, blogs)
Scientific journals
Local patient organisations
Printed material (e.g. leaflets/booklets)
Newspapers
Daily magazines
Other caregivers
Advertisements
Very unsatisfied Unsatisfied Neutral Satisfied Very satisfied
*The numbers are rounded up for visual purposes and without decimals give the impression that they do not add up to 100%
Figure 105: Level of satisfaction with the information quality on cardiovascular disease (CVD)*
Western Pacific
WP
EUR
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Figure 106: Age distribution*
Under 20 years, 1%
20–29 years, 3%
30–39 years, 7%
40–49 years, 13%
50–59 years, 20%
60–69 years, 29%
Over 70 years, 28%
*The numbers are rounded up for visual purposes and without decimals give the impression that they do not add up to 100%
Western Pacific
WP
EUR
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Figure 107: Gender distribution
Women, 50%
Men, 50%
Western Pacific
WP
EUR
AFR
Global findings
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SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Figure 108: Time living with type 2 diabetes (T2D)
0–3 years, 22%
3–6 years, 16%
6–9 years, 14%
Over 9 years, 48%
Western Pacific
WP
EUR
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Figure 109: Highest level of education achieved*
Primary school, 14%
High school, 22%
Vocational school, 24%
Bachelor’s degree, 32%
Master’s degree, 5%
PhD, 2%
None, 2%
*The numbers are rounded up for visual purposes and without decimals give the impression that they do not add up to 100%
Western Pacific
WP
EUR
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Heart attack 69%
Stroke 58%
Heart failure 56%
Angina 55%
Atherosclerosis 53%
Peripheral arterial disease 50%
Brain haemorrhage 39%
Aortic aneurysm 35%
Do not know 6%
None 1%
Figure 110: Knowledge of CVD
Western Pacific
WP
EUR
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
High blood pressure 73%
Uncontrolled blood sugar levels 70%
Overweight or obesity 69%
High cholesterol 68%
Smoking 60%
Physical inactivity 58%
Family history of CVD 53%
More than five years living with diabetes 52%
Diet high in saturated and trans fats 50%
High levels of stress 46%
Aged over 65 years 42%
Excessive alcohol consumption 40%
Depression 36%
None 7%
Do not know 7%
Figure 111: Knowledge of CVD risk factors
Western Pacific
WP
EUR
AFR
Global findings
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SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Figure 112: Self-evaluation of CVD risk*
No risk, 9%
Low risk, 16%
Somewhat risk, 42%
Moderate risk, 19%
High risk, 15%
*The numbers are rounded up for visual purposes and without decimals give the impression that they do not add up to 100%
Western Pacific
WP
EUR
AFR
Global findings
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SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Figure 8More than five years living with diabetes 59%
Uncontrolled blood sugar levels 51%
Physical inactivity 51%
High blood pressure 50%
Overweight or obesity 50%
High cholesterol 47%
Aged over 65 years 41%
High levels of stress 38%
Family history of CVD 37%
Diet high in saturated and trans fats 33%
Smoking 25%
Depression 22%
Male gender 20%
Excessive alcohol consumption 15%
None 0%
Do not know 0%
Figure 113: Existing CVD risk factors
Western Pacific
WP
EUR
AFR
Global findings
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SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Figure 9
2 4 6 8 10
Do not know 10%
Heart attack 7%
Stroke 6%
Heart failure 4%
Brain haemorrhage 3%
Figure 114: Experienced CVD events
Western Pacific
WP
EUR
AFR
Global findings
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SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Figure 10At the time of T2D diagnosis 28%
Never 19%
Not sure/cannot recall 14%
Soon after T2D diagnosis 11%
Before T2D diagnosis 10%
On several occasions 7%
Several years after T2D diagnosis 6%
At the time of CVD diagnosis 3%
Soon after CVD diagnosis 1%
Several years after CVD diagnosis 1%
Figure 115: Discussion(s) with a health professional about T2D and CVD
Western Pacific
WP
EUR
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Figure 11
5 10 15 20
Never 19%
In the last six months 19%
In the last month 17%
Not sure/cannot recall 16%
More than a year ago 11%
Several years ago 10%
More than six months ago 8%
Figure 116: Last time discussing CVD risk factors with a health professional
Western Pacific
WP
EUR
AFR
Global findings
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SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Figure 117: Conceptions of CVD riskFigure 12
I can lower my risk of CVD through healthy diet and physical exercise
82%
Stress is associated with a higher risk of CVD
81%
Men and women are at the same risk of developing CVD
53%
Diabetes will not increase my risk for CVD as long as I take my medication
31%
Only people who are overweight or obese are at risk of developing CVD
17%
CVD is genetic, so there is nothing I can do to prevent it
13%
I am too young to worry about CVD 6%
Western Pacific
WP
EUR
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Figure 118: Information needed to better understand the risks associated with T2D and CVD in order to reduce them Figure 13Information on self-management of diabetes
76%
Tips on how to reduce my risk of CVD through diet and exercise
74%
General information on signs and symptoms of CVD
65%
Information on risk factors associated with the development of CVD
65%
Advice on how to control and self-manage hypertension
59%
Advice on how to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight
55%
Western Pacific
WP
EUR
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Figure 14Health professional 75%
Information displayed at diabetes clinic 44%
Digital options (e.g. internet, blogs) 32%
TV or radio programmes 30%
Family/friends 23%
Printed material (e.g. leaflets/booklets) 21%
Newspapers 12%
Local patient organisations 10%
Social media 10%
Scientific journals 9%
Daily magazines 7%
Other caregivers 6%
Sakae – Japanese magazine 6%
Advertisements 4%
None 2%
Figure 119: CVD information sources on which the participants rely
Western Pacific
WP
EUR
AFR
Global findings
Regional comparison
SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Figure 155%
10%
11%
17%
16%
19%
28%
19%
30%
27%
29%
26%
32%
36%
5%
10%
11%
13%
13%
15%
17%
17%
17%
16%
18%
21%
20%
20%
18%
26%
37%
31%
33%
32%
28%
35%
30%
33%
32%
33%
32%
31%
20%
21%
21%
21%
21%
17%
15%
17%
12%
14%
12%
13%
10%
8%
52%
32%
21%
18%
17%
16%
12%
12%
10%
10%
9%
7%
6%
5%
Health professional
Information displayed at diabetes clinic
Sakae – Japanese magazine
Digital options (e.g. internet, blogs)
TV or radio programmes
Family/friends
Scientific journals
Printed material (e.g. leaflets/booklets)
Local patient organisations
Social media
Other caregivers
Newspapers
Daily magazines
Advertisements
Very unsatisfied Unsatisfied Neutral Satisfied Very satisfied
*The numbers are rounded up for visual purposes and without decimals give the impression that they do not add up to 100%
Figure 120: Level of satisfaction with the information quality on cardiovascular disease (CVD)*
Regional comparison
Global findings
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AFR
WP
SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Figure 121: Age distribution comparison across regions
Under 20 years
20–29 years
30–39 years
40–49 years
50–59 years
60–69 years
Over 70 years
SACA SEA WP
AFR EUR MENA NAC
Regional comparison
Global findings
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AFR
WP
SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Figure 122: Gender distribution comparison across regions
Women
MenSACA SEA WP
AFR EUR MENA NAC
Regional comparison
Global findings
Regional comparison
AFR
WP
SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
0–3 years
3–6 years
6–9 years
Over 9 years
Figure 123: Time living with diabetes comparison across regions
SACA SEA WP
AFR EUR MENA NAC
Regional comparison
Global findings
Regional comparison
AFR
WP
SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Primary school
High school
Vocational school
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
PhD
None
Figure 124: Education level comparison across regions
SACA SEA WP
AFR EUR MENA NAC
Regional comparison
Global findings
Regional comparison
AFR
WP
SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
No risk
Low risk
Somewhat risk
Moderate risk
High risk
Figure 125: Self-evaluation of CVD risk across regions
AFR EUR MENA NAC SACA SEA WP
100%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
No risk
Low risk
Somewhat risk
Moderate risk
High risk
Regional comparison
Global findings
Regional comparison
AFR
WP
SEA
SACA
NAC
MENA
EUR
Figure 126: Discussion(s) with a health professional about T2D and CVD across regions
On several occasions
Several years after CVD diagnosis
Soon after CVD diagnosis
At the time of CVD diagnosis
Several years after T2D diagnosis
Soon after T2D diagnosis
At the time of T2D diagnosis
Before T2D diagnosis
Never
Not sure/cannot recall
AFR EUR MENA NAC SACA SEA WP
Figure 7100%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
Regional comparison
Global findings
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AFR
WP
SEA
SACA
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MENA
EUR
Figure 127: Last time discussing CVD risk factors with a health professional across regions
AFR EUR MENA NAC SACA SEA WP
In the last month
In the last six months
More than six months ago
More than a year ago
Several years ago
Never
Not sure/cannot recall
100%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%