Prevalence of Retinal Diseases and Associated Risk Factors in an African Population From Mwanza, Tanzania.
Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina
; 51(5): S17-S25, 2020 05 01.
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| ID: mdl-32484897
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:
To determine the prevalence of retinal disease among a population in Mwanza, Tanzania, and to identify relevant risk factors for retinal disorders in this cohort. PATIENTS ANDMETHODS:
A cross-sectional population-based study was conducted in Mwanza, Tanzania, among patients older than 18 years. Participants completed a demographics survey and underwent an ophthalmic examination that included fundus photography.RESULTS:
Complete data were available for 1,007 (93.8%) of the 1,073 persons examined. The prevalence of vitreoretinal disorders was 22.8% (230/1,007). The leading retinal diseases were age-related macular degeneration (7.0%), hypertensive retinopathy (4.5%), and macular scars (2.7%).CONCLUSION:
This study is the first population-based study of retinal disease in Mwanza. The findings reveal a considerable burden of retinal disease in this region, suggesting a need for trained local ophthalmic personnel and resources. [Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina. 2020;51S17-S25.].
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Doenças Retinianas
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Vigilância da População
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Medição de Risco
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População Negra
Tipo de estudo:
Clinical_trials
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Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Screening_studies
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
Africa
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2020
Tipo de documento:
Article