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Global burden of fall and associated factors among individual with low vision: A systematic-review and meta-analysis.
PLoS One
July 2024
Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences, University of the Cape Coast, Coast, Ghana.
Article Synopsis
- Low vision is a major global health issue that affects individuals' personal, economic, psychological, and social well-being, leading to significant risks of falls, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
- The review analyzed data from 35 studies with over 175,000 participants, finding an overall global prevalence of falls among those with low vision to be 17.7%, with variations across regions, peaking at 35.5% in Australia.
- The study highlights that fear of falling and the severity of visual impairment notably increase the likelihood of falls, stressing the need for effective strategies from various stakeholders to tackle this problem.