The Rising Burden of Diabetes-Related Blindness: A Case for Integration of Primary Eye Care into Primary Health Care in Eswatini

The Rising Burden of Diabetes-Related Blindness: A Case for Integration of Primary Eye Care into Primary Health Care in Eswatini

There is a rampant increase in diabetes prevalence globally. Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is projected to carry the largest burden of diabetes (34.2 million) by 2030. This will inevitably cause a parallel increase in diabetes-associated complications; with the predominant complications being blindness d...

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Main Authors: Sharon Nobuntu Maseko, Diane van Staden, Euphemia Mbali Mhlongo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Healthcare
Subjects:
primary health care
primary eye care
health services integration
diabetic retinopathy
vision impairment
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/9/7/835

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