Prevalence of Diabetic Retinopathy and Cardiovascular Risk Factors Among Diverse Hispanic/Latino Adults: HCHS/SOL and SOL Ojos Results
High blood pressure shows strong links to diabetic eye damage in Hispanic and Latino adults, pointing to better blood pressure control as crucial.
OBJECTIVE: To estimate diabetic retinopathy (DR) prevalence among Hispanic/Latino adults with diabetes, assess heterogeneity by background group, and evaluate cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors. Hypertension was associated with DR outcomes, particularly VTDR.
What the study was
- Study design
- Multicenter Study
- Population
- OBJECTIVE: To estimate diabetic retinopathy (DR) prevalence among Hispanic/Latino adults with diabet
- Sample size
- 1224
- Category
- Prevention
- Maturity
- Exploratory
- Journal
- Ophthalmology
Why it surfaced
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