Study populations
Romania, in 2016, had an estimated population of 19.6m with 15% under the age of 15 years and 18% over the age of 65 years. By 2050, Romania will have aged considerably with older people representing some 29% of the total population, or 4.5m. Of note is that 9% of the population, or every 10th person, will be aged 80 years and over.
Alongside the ageing population, diabetes prevalence is increasing – with the most recent statistics reporting 1.5m people living with the condition and an estimated 670,000 undiagnosed cases.
Report & Infographic
Time of presentation for screening with an ophthamologist
(Ophthamologists n=57)
- 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=98)
- 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=112)
- Vision loss
- Amputation
- Cardiovascular disease/stroke
- Kidney disease
Frequency of discussions about eye complications with health care providers
(Adults with diabetes n=112)
- Every visit
- Multiple times per year
- Once a year
- When symptoms arise
- Never