RISK FACTORS FOR DIABETIC RETINOPATHY IN DIABETICS SCREENED USING FUNDUS PHOTOGRAPHY AT A PRIMARY HEALTH CARE SETTING IN EAST MALAYSIA

RISK FACTORS FOR DIABETIC RETINOPATHY IN DIABETICS SCREENED USING FUNDUS PHOTOGRAPHY AT A PRIMARY HEALTH CARE SETTING IN EAST MALAYSIA

Introduction: This study reports on the prevalence of diabetic retinopathy (DR) and risk factors among diabetic patients, who underwent fundus photography screening in a primary care setting of Borneo Islands, East Malaysia. We aimed to explore the preliminary data to help in the planning of more ef...

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Main Authors: MALLIKA PS, LEE PY, CHEAH WL, WONG JS, SYED ALWI SAR, NOR HAYATI H, TAN AK
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia 2011-01-01
Series:Malaysian Family Physician
Subjects:
Diabetic retinopathy
epidemiology
screening
primary health care
Malaysia.
Online Access:http://www.e-mfp.org/2011v6n2_3/pdf/risk_of_diabetic_retinopathy.pdf

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