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ArticleBMC public health2024

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

Ching-Yao Tsai, Zhu Liduzi Jiesisibieke, Ping Tao, Yen-Chun Wang, Dina Jiesisibieke, Ching-Wen Chien, Tao-Hsin Tung

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7 authors at 7 institutions in 3 countries.

Ching-Yao Tsai *Department of Ophthalmology, Taipei City Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Zhu Liduzi Jiesisibieke *Evidence-based Medicine Center, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, Zhejiang, 317000, China.
Ping TaoDepartment of Medical Affairs and Planning, Section of Medical Fees, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan.
Yen-Chun WangDepartment of Public Health, College of Health Science, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Dina JiesisibiekePeking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China.
Ching-Wen ChienInstitute for Hospital Management, Tsing Hua University, Shenzhen Campus, Shenzhen, China. ihhca@sz.tsinghua.edu.cn.
Tao-Hsin TungEvidence-based Medicine Center, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, Zhejiang, 317000, China. ch2876@gmail.com.
Kaohsiung Medical University · TWKaohsiung Veterans General Hospital · TWPeking University · CNUniversity of Hong Kong · HKUniversity of Taipei · TWUniversity Town of Shenzhen · CNWenzhou Medical University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPrisoner 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.

methodsWe 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.

resultsA 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.

conclusionsA 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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PrisonersPrisonsAgedFemaleHumansMalePrevalenceQuality of LifeTaiwanElderly prisonersPopulation-basedPrevalenceTaiwan

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