Prevalence and Causes of Blindness and Visual Impairment in Canada.

Naeyaert, K. M.; Grace, G.

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ERIC Number: EJ420098

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1990

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Prevalence and Causes of Blindness and Visual Impairment in Canada.

Naeyaert, K. M.; Grace, G.

Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, v84 n7 p361-63 Sep 1990

This article presents the findings of the most comprehensive Canadian survey on disabilities, the 1986 postcensus Health and Activity Limitation Survey, which analyzed data on blindness and visual impairment. New information on prevalence rates, age at onset, cause of visual loss, and severity of visual impairment is presented. (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Age Differences, Blindness, Disabilities, Etiology, Foreign Countries, Incidence, National Surveys, Statistical Data, Visual Impairments

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Numerical/Quantitative Data

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada

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