Below are sentences containing some of the vocabulary that you will need to understand the texts in this unit. Examine the words in bold and try to determine their meaning from the context in which they are used. These ten bold words will be assessed in your mid term exam and end of unit quizzes. When you are ready, take the practice quiz below and check your answers.
More than 170 million people worldwide have diabetes, and this figure is projected to more than double by the year 2030, if current trends continue.
The global increase in diabetes is triggered by many factors, including the ageing population, and the unhealthy diets and sedentary lifestyles that increase the chances of obesity.
Higher prevalence rates of diabetes have been identified in more urbanized areas of the country (18%) in comparison with more rural areas (11%).
More than half of the subjects (53.5%) were unable to provide even a rudimentary definition of diabetes, though they might be aware of its existence or have some idea about its symptoms or risk factors.
Recent affluence in Oman has resulted in notable changes in dietary habits, which have included an increased likelihood of excessive sugar intake.
The demographics of these two villages are similar to the Omani population in general.