Variations of dry eye disease prevalence by age, sex and geographic characteristics in China: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

J Glob Health · 2018 · PMC6122008 · PMID 30206477

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In 2010, the overall prevalence of DED by symptoms and signs was 13.55% (95% CI = 10.00-18.05) in China, and ranged from 8.91% (95% CI = 6.22-12.60) in South Central China to 26.42% (95% CI = 17.79-37.25) in Northeast China, which demonstrated a positive trend with increased latitudes.

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