Diabetes mortality in residents in Fangshan district, Beijing, 1976-2011

Objective To understand the diabetes mortality in residents in Fangshan district of Beijing and provide evidence for the prevention and control of diabetes. Methods The analysis was conducted on the diabetes mortality data in residents in Fangshan during this period by using death cause data recorded by Fangshan District Center for Disease Control and prevention and according the international classification of diseases. Results The average annual mortality of diabetes in Fangshan during this period was 10.52/lakh, and the mortality was in increase with an average annual rise of 4.76%. The mortality increased with age and the mortality and annual increase rate in females were higher than those in males. Conclusion Diabetes mortality is in increase obviously in Fangshan and middle aged or old women are at greater risk.