Prevalence of Eye Diseases among Learners in Kafue District, Zambia
Medical journal of Zambia(2020)
摘要
Objective: To determine the pattern and magnitude of eye diseases among the primary and secondary schools\u0027 learners in Kafue District in Zambia.Method: A cross-sectional survey of all 73 primary and secondary schools in Kafue.Results: A total of 18,713 enrolled in the study. The prevalence of eye diseases was 20.9% accounting for 17.0% allergic conjunctivitis followed by refractive 3.3%, and least was retinal disorder at 0.01%. Urban dwellers were affected more than their rural counterparts.Conclusion: The survey found a high prevalence of eye diseases among the learners in Kafue District with allergic conjunctivitis being the most prevalent cause followed by significant refractive errors.
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eye diseases,zambia,prevalence
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