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Senile macular degeneration and risk factors: a case-control study.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  556147     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
A case-control study of patients ranging in age from 52 to 88 years was done to determine any possible relationship between health factors and senile macular degeneration. Thirty cases and 30 controls were pair-matched according to age, sex, and race. Chart reviews and telephone interviews were the methods of data collection used. The patients were interviewed concerning a history of vascular disease and other health characteristics. The data were analyzed by a paired-sample method. The results of the study showed a definite relationship with age and sex. Moreover, a significant relationship between refractive error and senile macular degeneration was noted. Such an association has not been previously reported. No relationship was found between vascular disease and senile macular degeneration.
Authors:
B A Maltzman; M N Mulvihill; A Greenbaum
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Annals of ophthalmology     Volume:  11     ISSN:  0003-4886     ISO Abbreviation:  Ann Ophthalmol     Publication Date:  1979 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1981-07-09     Completed Date:  1981-07-09     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0210137     Medline TA:  Ann Ophthalmol     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1197-1201     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Adult
Age Factors
Aged
Child
Female
Humans
Hyperopia / complications
Hypertension / complications
Infant
Macular Degeneration / etiology*
Male
Middle Aged
Refractive Errors / complications*
Risk
Sex Factors
Vascular Diseases / complications*

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