An investigation into the ethnic distribution of diabetes and awareness of diabetic retinopathy among members of the Diabetes Association of Trinidad and Tobago (DATT) for the period 2020 2021 and determination of how COVID-19 impacted their treatment
In. Faculty of Medical Sciences, The University of the West Indies. 23rd Annual Student Research Day. Port of Sapin, Faculty of Medical Sciences,The University of the West Indies, October 14, 2021. .
Non-conventional
in English
| MedCarib
| ID: biblio-1342361
Responsible library:
TT5
ABSTRACT
⢠Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a condition whereby persons who suffer from diabetes have retinal damage resulting from consistently high blood glucose levels. ⢠DR is the leading cause of blindness in Trinidad and Tobago, accounting for 11.4% cases of blindness. ⢠Screening is the best way to prevent the development of DR as early medical intervention reduces the chances of blindness occurring ⢠Limited awareness of DR among the population hinders the ability for earlier intervention
Full text:
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Collection:
International databases
Health context:
SDG3 - Target 3.3 End transmission of communicable diseases
Health problem:
Pneumonia
Database:
MedCarib
Main subject:
Diabetic Retinopathy
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Risk factors
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
English Caribbean
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Trinidad and Tobago
Language:
English
Year:
2021
Document type:
Non-conventional
Institution/Affiliation country:
The University of the West Indies/TT
