Findings from a rapid assessment of avoidable blindness (RAAB) in Southern Malawi.

Findings from a rapid assessment of avoidable blindness (RAAB) in Southern Malawi.

BACKGROUND: Data on prevalence and causes of avoidable blindness in Malawi are not readily available. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence and causes of blindness in persons aged 50 and above in southern Malawi to plan eye care services for the community. METHODOLOGY: A populati...

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Main Authors: Khumbo Kalua, Robert Lindfield, Maxwell Mtupanyama, Davie Mtumodzi, Vincent Msiska
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3081843?pdf=render

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