Study populations
South Africa, in 2016, had an estimated population of 54.3m with 29% under the age of 15 and only 5% over the age of 65. By 2050, the population is expected to increase by 33%, and associated with a significant change in the age distribution, 7.5m people will be in the older age group.
Alongside the ageing population, diabetes prevalence is increasing – with the most recent statistics reporting 2.3m people living with the condition and an estimated 1.4m undiagnosed cases.
Report & Infographic
Time of presentation for screening with an ophthamologist
(Ophthamologists n=15)
- 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=55)
- Have had an eye exam
- Never had an eye exam
Complications adults with diabetes were most concerned about
(Adults with diabetes n=54)
- Vision loss
- Cardiovascular disease/stroke
- Amputation
- Kidney disease
Frequency of discussions about eye complications with health care providers
(Adults with diabetes n=55)
- Every visit
- Multiple times per year
- Once a year
- When symptoms arise
- Never
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