Study populations
Colombia, in 2015, had an estimated population of 48.8m with 12% aged 60 years and over and 25% under the age of 15 years. By 2050, the projected population is 55m and the proportion of older people will increase to 34%, that is every third person will be aged 60 years and over.
Alongside the ageing population, the prevalence of people with diabetes appears to be increasing – with the most recent statistics reporting 3m people living with diabetes and an estimated 1.2m undiagnosed cases.
Report & Infographic
Time of presentation for screening with an ophthamologist
(Ophthamologists n=23)
- 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=135)
- Sufficient information available
- Information not sufficient
- No written information available
- Don’t know
Percentage of health care providers who share patient data with other health care providers to optimize patient care
(Adults with diabetes n=125)
- Yes
- No
- Don’t Know
Frequency of discussions about eye complications with health care providers
(Adults with diabetes n=120)
- Every visit
- Multiple times per year
- Once a year
- When symptoms arise
- Never