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African-Americans and Glaucoma (Copyright © African American Community Health Advisory Committee)

Description

Publication Year: 2009
Type: Online publication
Language: English
Website: http://www.aachac.org/healthfactsheets/glaucoma.html

African Americans have high rates of glaucoma and tend to get it at an earlier age. This article explains glaucoma and talks about the need for regular testing. It includes a list of additional factors that may increase your risk of getting glaucoma.

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This publication is available only on the Internet.

Source

African American Community Health Advisory Committee
100 S. San Mateo Drive
San Mateo CA 94401

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