Prevalence and risk factors for diabetic retinopathy in a cross-sectional population-based study from rural southern China: Dongguan Eye Study.

ABSTRACT:

Research question

The current population-based study aimed to investigate the prevalence of diabetic retinopathy (DR) and risk factors among residents over 40 years old in the rural area of Dongguan, southern China.

Study design

The Dongguan Eye Study was a population-based study from September 2011 to February 2012.

Setting

The area was set in the rural area of Dongguan, southern China.

Participants

Adult rural population aged 40 or older.

Intervention

Participants underwent haematological, physical, ophthalmic examinations and completed a questionnaire regarding lifestyles and systemic medical conditions.

Primary and secondary outcome measures

The frequency and risk factors of visual impairment and the major vision-threatening eye diseases.

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SUBMITTER: Cui Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6756414 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature