| An epidemiological study of blindness in an Indian rural community. | |
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PMID: 681587 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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A house-to-house survey of blindness in an Indian rural community covering a population of 20 134 in 12 villages revealed a prevalence rate of 35 blind and 144 partially blind persons per 10 000 population. Blindness was significantly associated with the age, sex, marital status, occupation, and socioeconomic status of the respondents. Caratact, glaucoma, smallpox and trachoma were the main causes of blindness. Preventive measures can reduce the toll of blindness in such a community. |
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Authors:
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R N Srivastava; B L Verma |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of epidemiology and community health Volume: 32 ISSN: 0141-7681 ISO Abbreviation: J Epidemiol Community Health Publication Date: 1978 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1978-10-25 Completed Date: 1978-10-25 Revised Date: 2008-11-20 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7806055 Medline TA: J Epidemiol Community Health Country: SWITZERLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 131-5 Citation Subset: IM |
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Adolescent Adult Age Factors Aged Blindness / epidemiology*, etiology, prevention & control Child Child, Preschool Female Humans India Infant Infant, Newborn Male Marriage Middle Aged Occupations Rural Population Sex Factors Social Class |
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