Study populations
Argentina, in 2016, had an estimated population of 46.3m with some 33% under the age of 20 years and 15% over the age of 60 years. By 2040, the age distribution is expected to dramatically change with those over the age of 60 years representing 20% (10.9m) of the population.
Alongside the ageing population, diabetes prevalence is increasing – with the most recent statistics reporting 1.7m people living with the condition and an estimated 592,600 undiagnosed cases.
Report & Infographic
Time of presentation for screening with an ophthamologist
(Ophthamologists n=48)
- In time for screening
- When visual problems have already occurred
- Too late for effective treatment
Availability of DR patient education materials in health care providers’ offices
(All providers n=109)
- Sufficient information available
- Information not sufficient
- No written information available
- Don’t know
Complications adults with diabetes were most concerned about
(Adults with diabetes n=50)
- Vision loss
- Kidney disease
- Cardiovascular disease/stroke
- Amputation
Frequency of discussions about eye complications with health care providers
(Adults with diabetes n=48)
- Every visit
- Multiple times per year
- Once a year
- When symptoms arise
- Never