Global and regional prevalence of age-related cataract: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis
The aim of our study was to estimate regional and global cataract prevalence, its prevalence
in different age groups, and the determinants of heterogeneity and its prevalence. For that …
in different age groups, and the determinants of heterogeneity and its prevalence. For that …
[HTML][HTML] The national and subnational prevalence of cataract and cataract blindness in China: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Cataract is the second leading cause of visual impairment and the first of
blindness globally. However, for the most populous country, China, much remains to be …
blindness globally. However, for the most populous country, China, much remains to be …
The burden of disease in older people and implications for health policy and practice
Summary 23% of the total global burden of disease is attributable to disorders in people
aged 60 years and older. Although the proportion of the burden arising from older people (≥ …
aged 60 years and older. Although the proportion of the burden arising from older people (≥ …
[HTML][HTML] The prevalence and risk factors for cataract in rural and urban India
Purpose: To report the prevalence and risk factors of cataract and its subtypes in older age
group. Methods: A total of 6617 subjects were recruited from both rural and urban areas. A …
group. Methods: A total of 6617 subjects were recruited from both rural and urban areas. A …
Pattern, correlates and implications of non-communicable disease multimorbidity among older adults in selected Indian states: a cross-sectional study
GK Mini, KR Thankappan - BMJ open, 2017 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objectives The objective of the present study was to estimate the proportion of older adults
with non-communicable disease (NCD) multimorbidity, its correlates and implications in …
with non-communicable disease (NCD) multimorbidity, its correlates and implications in …
[HTML][HTML] Health consequences of obesity in the elderly
S Amarya, K Singh, M Sabharwal - Journal of Clinical Gerontology and …, 2014 - Elsevier
The prevalence of obesity is increasing in all age groups. According to a 2001 census and
the projection made by the United Nations (1996 revision), the elderly constitute 7.5% of the …
the projection made by the United Nations (1996 revision), the elderly constitute 7.5% of the …
A head-to-head comparison of 16 cataract surgery outcome questionnaires
C McAlinden, VK Gothwal, J Khadka, TA Wright… - Ophthalmology, 2011 - Elsevier
PURPOSE: To investigate the responsiveness of 16 questionnaires used in cataract surgery
outcomes. DESIGN: Prospective, observational study. PARTICIPANTS: Patients at the …
outcomes. DESIGN: Prospective, observational study. PARTICIPANTS: Patients at the …
Ancestry, socioeconomic status, and age-related cataract in Asians: the Singapore epidemiology of eye diseases study
Purpose To determine the prevalence of age-related cataract and its ancestral and
socioeconomic risk factors in a multi-ethnic Asian population. Design Population-based …
socioeconomic risk factors in a multi-ethnic Asian population. Design Population-based …
Disease burden due to biomass cooking-fuel-related household air pollution among women in India
M Sehgal, SA Rizwan, A Krishnan - Global health action, 2014 - Taylor & Francis
Background Household air pollution (HAP) due to biomass cooking fuel use is an important
risk factor for a range of diseases, especially among adult women who are primary cooks, in …
risk factor for a range of diseases, especially among adult women who are primary cooks, in …
[HTML][HTML] Association of cataract and sun exposure in geographically diverse populations of India: the CASE study. First Report of the ICMR-EYE SEE Study Group
P Vashist, R Tandon, GVS Murthy, CK Barua, D Deka… - PLoS …, 2020 - journals.plos.org
Purpose To determine the prevalence of cataract and its association with sun exposure and
other environmental risk factors in three different geographically diverse populations of …
other environmental risk factors in three different geographically diverse populations of …