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Prevalence and predictors of vision impairment among older adults in India: evidence from LASI, 2017-18.

Shobhit SrivastavaManish KumarMuhammad TParamita Debnath
Published in: BMC ophthalmology (2023)
This study identified higher rates of VI among those who are diagnosed with hypertension or stroke, currently unmarried, socioeconomically poorer, less educated and urban resident older people that can inform strategies to engage high risk groups. The findings also suggest that specific interventions that promote active aging are required for those who are socioeconomically disadvantaged as well as visually impaired.
Keyphrases
  • blood pressure
  • physical activity
  • risk factors
  • quality improvement
  • patient safety