Global prevalence, trend and projection of myopia in children and adolescents from 1990 to 2050: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis

Liang, Jinghong; Pu, Yingqi; Chen, Jiaqi; Liu, Meiling; Ouyang, Bowen; Jin, Zhengge; Ge, Wen-Xin; Wu, Zhuowen; Yang, Xiuzhi; Qin, Chenyu; Wang, Cong; Huang, Shan; Jiang, Nan; Hu, Li‐Xin; Zhang, Yushan; Gui, Zhao‐Huan; Pu, Xue-ya; Huang, Shao-yi; Chen, Yajun

doi:10.1136/bjo-2024-325427

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Global prevalence, trend and projection of myopia in children and adolescents from 1990 to 2050: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis

Published in British Journal of Ophthalmology • Sep 24, 2024

Authors:

Jinghong Liang

Yingqi Pu

Jiaqi Chen

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Myopia is a pervasive global public health concern, particularly among the younger population. However, the escalating prevalence of myopia remains uncertain. Hence, our research aims to ascertain the global and regional prevalence of myopia, along with its occurrence within specific dem...

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Medicine

Demography

Meta-analysis

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