The Impact of Genetics, Socioeconomic Status, and Lifestyle Factors on Visual Health in an Adult Population
Description:
The purpose of this dissertation was to understand how genetics, socioeconomic status (SES), and lifestyle factors influence the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy in an adult population in Dallas County. Two hundred fifty-three older adults participated in this study as the sample. Crosstabulation and binary logistic regression were utilized to analyze the data. Results indicated a disparity among participants' test scores, visual health s…
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Date:
December 2010
Creator:
Mitzel, Gina Marie
Partner:
UNT Libraries