# Public health trends in Turkey > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/public-health-trends-in-turkey > Updated: 2026-09-05T21:25:39.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. Medical experts in Turkey are highlighting a rise in chronic health conditions linked to lifestyle factors. Cardiovascular diseases are reported to cause approximately 40 percent of deaths in the country, with specialists attributing this trend to obesity, stress, and sedentary lifestyles driven by modern conveniences. Parallel to cardiovascular concerns, there has been a significant increase in diabetes prevalence. The number of adults living with diabetes in Turkey grew from approximately 1.8 million in 2000 to an estimated 9.6 million in 2024. Experts identify excess weight, abdominal obesity, and poor dietary habits as primary drivers of this increase, warning that Type 2 diabetes often progresses insidiously without obvious symptoms. ## Claims - Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes can progress without obvious symptoms for long periods. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Velvety darkening in skin folds like the neck or armpits, known as acanthosis nigricans, may indicate insulin resistance. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Symptoms of high blood sugar include excessive thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, hunger, blurred vision, weight changes, slow wound healing, and numbness. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-05: Diabetes prevalence rises in Turkey as experts warn of silent symptoms Medical experts warn that Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes can progress silently. In Turkey, diabetic adult numbers have risen to an estimated 9.6 million in 2024, driven by obesity and sedentary lifestyles. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/diabetes-prevalence-rises-in-turkey-as-experts-warn-of-silent-symptoms ### 2026-08-26: Cardiovascular diseases cause 40% of deaths in Turkey Cardiovascular diseases cause about 40% of deaths in Turkey. Experts warn that sedentary lifestyles, obesity, and processed foods are driving an increase in these life-threatening conditions. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cardiovascular-diseases-cause-40-of-deaths-in-turkey --- Cite as: Public health trends in Turkey. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/public-health-trends-in-turkey