Arcus senilis and mortality in a population with diabetes

PURPOSE: To estimate the prevalence of arcus senilis and its association with mortality in a diabetic population. METHODS: A cohort of persons with younger (n = 996) and older onset (n = 1,370) diabetes was examined. Mortality information was obtained from death certificates. RESULTS: Prevalence of...

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Published in:American journal of ophthalmology 2000-05, Vol.129 (5), p.676-678
Main Authors: Moss, Scot E, Klein, Ronald, Klein, Barbara E.K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Arcus Senilis - mortality
Cohort Studies
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 - mortality
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Prevalence
Risk Factors
Wisconsin - epidemiology
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Summary:PURPOSE: To estimate the prevalence of arcus senilis and its association with mortality in a diabetic population. METHODS: A cohort of persons with younger (n = 996) and older onset (n = 1,370) diabetes was examined. Mortality information was obtained from death certificates. RESULTS: Prevalence of arcus senilis increased with age and was higher in men than in women. In the younger onset group, it was also associated with a history of cardiovascular disease. As a risk factor for mortality after controlling for age and sex, arcus senilis was not associated with death from all causes, ischemic heart disease, or stroke. CONCLUSION: Arcus senilis provides no more information about mortality risk than age of the person.
ISSN:0002-9394
1879-1891
DOI:10.1016/S0002-9394(00)00362-7