The relationship between education levels, lifestyle, and religion regarding the prevalence of myopia in Israel

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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Main Authors: Sharon Armarnik, Maya Lavid, Sharon Blum, Tamara Wygnanski-Jaffe, David B. Granet, Michael Kinori
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:BMC Ophthalmology
Subjects:
Myopia
Ultra-orthodox
Accommodative effort
Education
Near work
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12886-021-01891-w

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