Rising burden of myopia among South Korean young adults based on 13-year trends, associated factors, and projections to 2050
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Myopia prevalence increased significantly in young South Korean males from 2011-2023. Projections show continued rise, highlighting the need for national myopia prevention strategies.
Area Of Science
- Ophthalmology and Public Health
Background
- Myopia and high myopia represent significant public health challenges globally.
- Understanding trends and risk factors is crucial for developing effective interventions.
Purpose Of The Study
- To analyze long-term trends and project future prevalence of myopia and high myopia in young South Korean males.
- To identify and evaluate associated sociodemographic risk factors.
Main Methods
- Repeated cross-sectional analysis of 4,063,091 19-year-old male conscripts (2011-2023).
- Logistic regression for risk factor identification; linear regression for temporal trends.
- Projection modeling to estimate myopia prevalence through 2050.
Main Results
- Myopia prevalence rose from 50.6% to 59.8%; high myopia from 14.3% to 17.7% (2011-2023).
- Higher education and urban residency were associated with increased risk, though disparities narrowed over time.
- Future projections indicate myopia may reach 84% and high myopia 28% by 2050.
Conclusions
- Substantial increases in myopia and high myopia observed over 13 years in young South Korean males.
- Narrowing sociodemographic disparities noted, but overall prevalence continues to escalate.
- Urgent need for national myopia prevention strategies to address projected increases.
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