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India - Mahārāshtra Central India Eye and Medical Study 2006-2008

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General Info
Original or alternative title 
Central India Eye and Medical Study (CIEMS)
Geography 
India (IND)
Maharashtra
Coverage type 
Subnational
Time period covered 
04/2006 - 08/2008
Data type
Survey:
  • Cross-sectional
  • Exam
  • Health facility
  • Individual
  • Interview
  • Rural only
Summary 

This population-based survey gathered data from 4,700 respondents, 30 years and older. Respondents underwent a physical examination at a hospital. An interview-based questionnaire filled out by trained social workers included questions on respondents' socioeconomic background, living conditions, nutrition habits, lifestyle risk facors, and specific medical conditions, with a special focus on eye diseases.

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