Burden of diabetic retinopathy in mainland China: Protocol for an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence and risk factors to identify prevention policies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the leading cause of vision loss in adults of working age. Although existing systematic reviews of the prevalence of DR for mainland China have been reported, but several studies have been newly reported. Further some potential factors for DR are still discrepant and inconclusive. The aim of current research is to identify relevant literature regarding the prevalence of DR and DR-related factors in mainland China. In addition, we will project the number of individuals affected with DR in mainland China in years 2030 and 2050.

Methods

This systematic review will follow the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) checklist. To identify publications in English or Chinese languages on the prevalence of D

SUBMITTER: Zhong Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6320130 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature