Prevalence of Diabetic Retinopathy in the US in 2021

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Authors

Elizabeth A. Lundeen · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Zeb Burke-Conte · University of Washington

David B. Rein · National Opinion Research Center

John S. Wittenborn · National Opinion Research Center

Jinan Saaddine · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Aaron Lee · University of Washington

Abraham D. Flaxman

Abstract

US prevalence of diabetes-related eye disease remains high. These updated estimates on the burden and geographic distribution of diabetes-related eye disease can be used to inform the allocation of public health resources and interventions to communities and populations at highest risk.

Topics & Keywords

Retinal Diseases and Treatments Retinal Imaging and Analysis Retinal and Optic Conditions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA Ophthalmology

Volume 141, Issue 8, pp. 747-747

DOI: 10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2023.2289

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