Gender and blindness : evaluating gender specific community interventions in Upper Egypt
The prevalence of low vision and blindness is commonly high in developing countries. The majority (70%) of blindness burden is avoidable. Socioeconomic status and other community development aspects are highly affected by this burden. Cataract and Trachomatous Trichiasis are the major causes of avoi...
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University of British Columbia
2011
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/2429/34001 |