Ethiopian elderly immigrants: A community-based social work and medical intervention to address eye care needs

Journal of Gerontological Social Work
Volume 27, Issue 1-2, 1997, Pages 167-177

Ethiopian elderly immigrants: A community-based social work and medical intervention to address eye care needs (Article)

Isralowitz R.E. , Madar M. , Shabtay M. , Rosenthal G. , Lifshitz T.

^a Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Israel
^b Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Israel
^c Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Israel
^d Soroka Medical Center, Israel
^e Soroka Medical Center, Israel

Abstract

The magnitude of eye related disorders among people of African origin is considerable, especially those from countries which have experienced the ravages of war, drought, severe food shortages, malnutrition, poor sanitation and other related conditions. © 1996, The Haworth Press. All rights reserved.

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DOI: 10.1300/J083v27n01_11

ISSN: 01634372

Cited by: 4

Original Language: English