The diabetes epidemic and its implications for eye health
The world is facing an unprecedented epidemic of diabetes. The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) estimates that there are 415 million adults living with diabetes worldwide. No country is immune from this epidemic: 70% of people with diabetes live in low- and middle-income countries.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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International Centre for Eye Health (ICEH), London
2016-07-01
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| Series: | Community Eye Health Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://www.cehjournal.org/article/the-diabetes-epidemic-and-its-implications-for-eye-health/ |