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| Year : 1985 |
Volume
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Prevalence Of Senile Cataract In A Rural Population In Pondicherry
M B Soudarssanane, R D Bansal
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Correspondence Address:
M B Soudarssanane
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A survey of Senile Cataract was carried out in a rural population of Pondicherry. Three villages, having a total population of 5430 were randomly selected.1728 persons in these villages above the age of 30 years were examined for the presence of Senile Cataract. A prevalence rate of 27.7% was observed. The prevalence rate was significantly higher as age increased. Males and females were equally affected. Operable cases were 20% of the total cases. |
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