2012
DOI: 10.1177/0733464812438634
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Abstract: We use a population-based longitudinal survey in China from 2002 to 2005 to examine age differentials in the association between severity of visual impairment and mortality risk in older adults. Controlling for numerous factors and baseline health, a substantial age difference is found. Young-old women and men aged 65–79 with severe visual impairments have 161% (hazard ratio=2.61) and 52% (hazard ratio =1.52) higher risk of death respectively as compared to their unimpaired counterparts. Mild impairment does n… Show more

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“…Eight studies were conducted in women19 22 23 28 31 33 35 36 and seven in men 22 23 28 31 33 35 36. With regard to the study region, nine studies were conducted in North America,4 16 18–20 35 36 four in Oceania,21 22 29 seven in Asia17 23 25 26 28 30 and nine in Europe 24 27 31–34 37. Follow-up duration ranged from 2 to 13.2 years.…”
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“…Eight studies were conducted in women19 22 23 28 31 33 35 36 and seven in men 22 23 28 31 33 35 36. With regard to the study region, nine studies were conducted in North America,4 16 18–20 35 36 four in Oceania,21 22 29 seven in Asia17 23 25 26 28 30 and nine in Europe 24 27 31–34 37. Follow-up duration ranged from 2 to 13.2 years.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…There were nine studies with a follow-up duration shorter than 5 years,4 21 23 27 28 32 36 six studies with a follow-up duration between 5 and 6 years,16 31 33 34 37 seven studies with a follow-up duration between 6 and 8 years17 22 26 30 35 and seven studies with a follow-up duration longer than 8 years 18–20 24 25 29. About VI assessment, 15 studies were assessed by acuity charts,17 19 21 23–27 29–31 33 34 three studies by the International Statistical Classification of Diseases (ICD) code,4 35 seven studies by self-report16 22 28 32 37 and four by other methods 18 20 36. The baseline characteristics of the studies are shown in online supplementary table S1.…”
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“…First, physical health status deteriorates with advancing age. Older age is associated with a greater chance of being disabled (Freedman et al, 2008), experiencing hearing and visual impairment (Gu et al, 2013), and being bedridden (Klenk et al, 2015). Physical health problems reduce mobility and make it difficult to respond quickly to disasters.…”
Section: Disasters and The Health Of Older Peoplementioning
confidence: 99%