Study populations
Malaysia, in 2015, had an estimated population of 30.7m with 24% under the age of 15 years (7.5m) and 9% over the age of 60 years (1.7m). By 2050, Malaysia will have aged considerably with older people representing some 24% of the total population (9.7m). Of note, is that 4% of the population will be aged 80 years and over.
Alongside the ageing population, diabetes prevalence is increasing – with the most recent statistics reporting 3.3m people living with the condition and an estimated 1.7m undiagnosed cases.
Report & Infographic
Time of presentation for screening with an ophthamologist
(Ophthamologists n=12)
- In time for screening
- When visual problems have already occurred
Availability of DR patient education materials in health care providers’ offices
(All providers n=35)
- Sufficient information available
- Information not sufficient
- No written information available
Complications adults with diabetes were most concerned about
(Adults with diabetes n=109)
- Vision loss
- Kidney disease
- Cardiovascular disease/stroke
- Amputation
Frequency of discussions about eye complications with health care providers
(Adults with diabetes n=109)
- Every visit
- Multiple times per year
- Once a year
- When symptoms arise
- Never