NDLI: Prevalence of eye and adnexal disorders among elderly inmates in Taiwan prisons

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Author	Tsai, Ching-Yao Jiesisibieke, Zhu Liduzi Tao, Ping Wang, Yen-Chun Jiesisibieke, Dina Chien, Ching-Wen Tung, Tao-Hsin
Abstract	Background Prisoner health is a topic of significant importance; however, it has received limited attention in epidemiological studies, likely because of challenges in obtaining relevant data. Specifically, research on ocular disorders among elderly prisoners is lacking. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of disorders of the eye and adnexa among elderly prisoners in Taiwan. Methods We investigated the presence of eye and adnexal disorders in elderly prisoners in Taiwan using data from the Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database. The ocular disorders were identified using the appropriate disease codes in the International Classification of Diseases, 9th revision Clinical Modification (codes 360–379). In addition, the most common types of eye and adnexal disorders among the prisoners were identified. Results A total of 2215 elderly prisoners (age ≥ 65 years; 2073 men and 142 women) were examined. The prevalence of eye and adnexal disorders among the prisoners was 18.87%. The elderly female prisoners exhibited a higher prevalence of eye and adnexal disorders than the elderly male prisoners. The most common disorders were disorders of the conjunctiva, cataract, and disorders of the lacrimal system. Conclusions A considerable proportion of elderly prisoners have disorders of the eye and adnexa. The overall quality of life of elderly prisoners can be improved by addressing their visual health, which contributes to the fulfillment of their basic human rights.
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ISSN	14712458
DOI	10.1186/s12889-024-17796-4
Journal	BMC Public Health
Issue Number	1
Volume Number	24
Language	English
Publisher	BioMed Central
Publisher Date	2024-01-31
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Subject Keyword	Public Health Medicine Epidemiology Biostatistics Vaccine Environmental Health Elderly prisoners Prevalence Taiwan Population-based Medicine/Public Health
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Subject	Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
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