Table 1 Demographic and health statistics—Kirinyaga county
Parameter | Kirinyaga county | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Total population (estimates based on 2009 census) [24] | 595,379 | 48.5million |
Females | 50% | 50% |
Age > 18 years | 409,995 | 22,005,235 |
Urban population | 16% | 29.9% |
No of people with diabetes (2%) [25] | 8,185 | 440,104 |
No of people needing an annual eye exam | 8,185 | 440,104 |
No of eye care facilities | 1 | 112 |
No of ophthalmologists | 1 | 115 |
No of ophthalmic clinical officers | 3 | 300 |
No of ophthalmic nurses | 0 | 200 |