The relationship between education levels, lifestyle, and religion regarding the prevalence of myopia in Israel
Abstract Background The ultra-Orthodox Jewish community has a unique lifestyle including minimal outdoor activity and intense, prolonged nearby work, beginning at a very young age. Their prevalence of myopia is extremely high. This paper provides a unique insight into the attitudes of this community...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-03-01
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Series: | BMC Ophthalmology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12886-021-01891-w |