Diabetes mellitus en Ciego de ávila:: serie secular 1997-2008

introduction: there are significant evidences on presence of diabetes mellitus (dm) the world over. in cuba, remains the increment of prevalence and ciego de avila province also shows a sustained increase in past decades. objectives: to describe the prevalence, incidence, mortality and years of life potentially lost of diabetes mellitus in this province from 1997 to 2008. an annual incidence prognosis of this disease was designed for 2011. methods: a descriptive study on the chronological series of diabetes mellitus in past 12 years in ciego de avila province. information source were the temporary series of statistic provincial department. results: diabetes mellitus in this province has a sustained raise trend (1997-2008). there was a rate increase of 89.8 %. prevalence during past 12 years also is increased. it is expected a prevalence rate for 2011 of 28.9 x 1 000 inhabitants. relative change average (- 37,5) account for the mortality decrease. years of life rate potentially lost have a decrease from 2.2 in 2001 to 1.9 in 2008. conclusions: diabetes mellitus prevalence in this province was increasing in past 12 years. it is expected a marked increase for next three years. there is female predominance. chambas and florencia municipalities have the higher prevalence. years of life rates potentially lost are almost invariable regarding the mortality.