Tag: socioeconomic status
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Income inequality and diabetic retinopathy: a NHANES-based look at PIR’s predictive value in US adults
Background and purpose Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a leading cause of vision impairment worldwide, with its prevalence closely tied to diabetes control and access to healthcare. This study analyzes data from NHANES 1999–2020 to examine whether the family income to poverty ratio (PIR), a standardized measure of socioeconomic status, can predict DR prevalence among U.S.…
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Income-to-Poverty Ratio and Diabetic Retinopathy: Insights from NHANES (1999–2020) in U.S. Adults
Overview Diabetic retinopathy (DR) remains a leading cause of vision impairment worldwide, closely tied to diabetes prevalence and disease management. A recent cross-sectional analysis leveraging NHANES data from 1999 to 2020 explores whether a socioeconomic indicator—the family income to poverty ratio (PIR)—is associated with DR prevalence among U.S. adults aged 20 and older. The study’s…