An integrated, mobile service for diabetic retinopathy in rural India

The prevalence of diabetes among adults aged 30 years and above in rural India is 13.2%, nearly double the global average for 2010. How can these individuals best be detected, treated and followed up? Rural communities have limited access to medical services, which leads to poor control of diabetes...

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Published in:Community eye health 2011-09, Vol.24 (75), p.17-18
Main Authors: Sharma, Mohita, Chakrabarty, Anindya S, Pavan, Rathi, Sharma, Rc, Pratibha, Goel
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case Study
Delivery of Health Care
Diabetic Retinopathy
Health Planning
India
South-East Asia
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Summary:The prevalence of diabetes among adults aged 30 years and above in rural India is 13.2%, nearly double the global average for 2010. How can these individuals best be detected, treated and followed up? Rural communities have limited access to medical services, which leads to poor control of diabetes and hypertension. As a result, diabetic complications such as diabetic retinopathy (DR) may also be more frequent in rural than in urban areas.
ISSN:0953-6833
1993-7288