Visual Impairment among Elderly Americans: Statistics in Transition.

Nelson, K. A.

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ERIC Number: EJ361062

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1987

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Visual Impairment among Elderly Americans: Statistics in Transition.

Nelson, K. A.

Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, v81 n7 p331-34 Sep 1987

This paper analyzes data from the Supplement on Aging (1984 Health Interview Survey) and cites improvements in survey design which account for dramatic increases in the number of elderly with severe visual impairments. Statistical tables on percentage distribution of visual problems by age and prevalence of severe impairments are included. (JDD)

Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Data Collection, National Surveys, Older Adults, Research Methodology, Severe Disabilities, Statistical Data, Visual Impairments

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

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Audience: Researchers; Practitioners; Policymakers

Language: English

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