Trends in the Prevalence Rates and Numbers of Blind and Visually Impaired Schoolchildren.

Kirchner, C.

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ERIC Number: EJ424441

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1990

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Trends in the Prevalence Rates and Numbers of Blind and Visually Impaired Schoolchildren.

Kirchner, C.

Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, v84 n9 p478-79 Nov 1990

This paper draws on primary and secondary data sources to document an increasing number of visually handicapped children. The paper discusses socioeconomic trends, increased rates of handicapping conditions in general, increased number of legally blind schoolchildren, and evidence of an increase in retinopathy of prematurity. (JDD)

Descriptors: Blindness, Children, Elementary Secondary Education, Incidence, Socioeconomic Status, Trend Analysis, Visual Impairments

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

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Language: English

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