Global regional and national burden of cataract attributable to high body mass index from 1990 to 2019
The global YLDs for cataract due to high BMI have shown a notable increase from 1990 to 2019. Addressing BMI control may contribute to cataract prevention, highlighting a potential public health impact, particularly in low-SDI locations and among the elderly.
Authors
- Baodong Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6042-6252)
- Yuxi Ding
- Xianxiang Lan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-4361-3861)
Institutions
- Shuozhou Central Hospital (CN)
- Hulunbuir University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-084058
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.35