Table 1.
Distribution of ROP demographics in the Asian regions
| Central Asia | East and Southeast Asia | South Asia | High-income countries | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live births and % of worldwide total | 5.4 million (4%) | 29 million (22%) | 37.1 million (28%) | 11.7 million (9%) | 135 million (100%) |
| Preterm births | 413,000 (3%) | 2,808,000 (19%) | 4,954,000 (33%) | 1,064,000 (7%) | 14,900,000 (100%) |
| Any stage ROP | 17,200 | 64,000 | 16,800 | 32,700 | 184,700 |
| Treatment requiring ROP | 5200 | 19,900 | 5300 | 6300 | 53,800 |
| Receiving treatment | 1900 | 7800 | 1100 | 5500 | 22,700 |
| Survivors with blindness/severe vision impairment | 2000 | 7500 | 2200 | 1700 | 20,000 |
| Survivors with mild/moderate vision impairment | 1100 | 4400 | 900 | 2300 | 12,300 |
Modified from Blencowe et al. [4]