Socioeconomic inequalities in diabetes prevalence: the case of Egypt between 2008 and 2015.

Background: There is a steady increase in diabetes prevalence globally and many studies imply that high socioeconomic status (SES) is inversely related to diabetes prevalence. However, there is scarcity in literature from countries like Egypt regarding this topic.

Methods: This study aims to investigate prevalence of diabetes in Egypt between 2008 and 2015, and the effect of SES.

Socioeconomic inequalities in diabetes prevalence: the case of South Africa between 2003 and 2016.

Background: Diabetes is a growing epidemic worldwide and the effect of socioeconomic status (SES) is frequently acknowledged in the literature. This study aims to compare the effect of SES on diabetes prevalence in South Africa between 2003 and 2016. In addition, vulnerable groups regarding diabetes development in 2016 will be identified.