Study populations
Russia, in 2016, had an estimated population of 144m with 17% under the age of 15 years and 14% over the age of 65. As with most countries in Europe which are ageing by 2050, one in five (21%) Russians will be over the age of 65 years, which represents some 26m people.
Alongside the ageing population, diabetes prevalence is increasing – with the most recent statistics reporting 12.1m people living with the condition. Russia is ranked 8th highest in the world for diabetes–related health expenditure at $14bn USD.
Report & Infographic
Time of presentation for screening with an ophthamologist
(Ophthamologists n=13)
- In time for screening
- When visual problems have already occurred
- Too late for effective treatment
Percentage of adults with diabetes who have completed an eye exam
(All providers n=103)
- Have had an eye exam
- Never had an eye exam
Complications adults with diabetes were most concerned about
(Adults with diabetes n=100)
- Vision loss
- Cardiovascular disease/stroke
- Amputation
- Neuropathy
Frequency of discussions about eye complications with health care providers
(Adults with diabetes n=103)
- Every visit
- Multiple times per year
- Once a year
- When symptoms arise
- Never