Cataract Burden and Determinants in Adults Over 40 in Ethiopia
This meta-analysis aimed to assess the burden and determinants of cataract among adult people aged 40 years and above in Ethiopia. Key Finding:
- The pooled prevalence of cataracts among adults aged 40 and above was 36%.
- Cataract prevalence was higher in females (20%) compared to males (17%).
- Prevalence increased significantly with age, from 6% in those aged 40–49 years to 40% in individuals aged 50 years and above.
This study found cataract control in Ethiopia may arise from heeding the findings of the current study and putting international policy initiatives into practice.
Reference: Seid, Kedir, et al.”Burden and Determinants of Cataract Among Adult Patients Over 40 Years Old in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. “Discover Medicine 2.79 (2025)
