Study populations

Egypt, in 2016, had an estimated population of 93.2m with 33% under the age of 15 years (47m) and 5% over the age of 65 years (8.1m). By 2050, the population distribution will have changed considerably with 10% (15.7m) of the population being in the older age group, even though younger people will still represent over a quarter of the population.

Alongside the ageing population diabetes prevalence is increasing – with the most recent statistics reporting 7.8m people living with the condition and by 2040, the estimate is 15.1m. There are an estimated 3.2m undiagnosed cases.

Report & Infographic

Percentage of health care providers who share patient data with other health care providers to optimize patient care


(Opthamologists n=4)

  • Yes
  • No
  • Don’t Know

Percentage of adults with diabetes who have completed an eye exam


(Adults with diabetes n=75)

  • Have had an eye exam
  • Never had an eye exam

Availability of DR patient education materials in health care providers’ offices


(All providers n=15)

  • Sufficient information available
  • Information not sufficient
  • No written information available
  • Don’t know

Frequency of discussions about eye complications with health care providers


(Adults with diabetes n=75)

  • Every visit
  • Multiple times per year
  • Once a year
  • When symptoms arise
  • Never

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