Prevalence of glaucoma in an African population

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作者：
C T Ntim-Amponsah
W M K Amoaku
S Ofosu-Amaah
R K Ewusi
R Idirisuriya-Khair
E Nyatepe-Coo
M Adu-Darko
机构：
[1] University of Ghana,Division of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
[2] Medical School,undefined
[3] University of Nottingham,undefined
[4] Queen's Medical Centre,undefined
[5] School of Public Health,undefined
[6] University of Ghana,undefined
[7] Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital,undefined
[8] Korle-Bu,undefined
[9] School of Medical Sciences,undefined
[10] University of Science and Technology,undefined
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Eye | 2004年 / 18卷
关键词：
glaucoma; glaucoma prevalence; african population;
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Purpose To determine the prevalence of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) in a Ghanaian population aged 30 years and above and to describe any ethnic variations in glaucoma prevalence in this population.
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页码：491 / 497
页数：6
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