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DIARETLASEV

Ever had laser treatment for retina damage from diabetes
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For sample adults age 18 and older have ever been told they have diabetes (DIABETICEV) and whose diabetes had affected their retina (DIARETINA), DIARETLASEV reports if the respondent ever had laser or photocoagulation treatment for retina damage from diabetes. This does not include treatment for cataracts.

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  • 1989; 1991: Sample persons age 18+ who were ever told they had diabetes (other than during pregnancy) and whose diabetes had affected their retina.

Availability

  • 1989, 1991

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