成都城乡老年性白内障的流行病学调查

An Epidemiological Study on Senile Cataract in Urban and Rural Areas of Chengdu

目的 了解影响老年人生存质量的老年性白内障的现状和分布特点。方法 用整群随机抽样方法选取成都城乡 10 16例 6 0岁及其以上老年人 ,进行问卷调查和体检。结果 老年性白内障城市患病率为 5 2 .3% ,农村患病率为 5 1.3% ,女性患病率高于男性 ,且患病率随年龄增加而上升。既往诊断率低于现患率 ,农村尤为显著。

Objective To find out the status and distribution characteristics of senile cataract, which is one of the common disease affecting the quality of life of the elderly people. Methods One thousand and sixteen people aged 60 or more in the urban and rural areas of Chengdu were included by cluster random sampling and investigated by questionnaire method and medical examination. Results It was found that the prevalence of senile cataract was 52.3% in urban area and 51.3% in rural area. The prevalence was higher in women than in men, and it increased with age. The prevalence of senile cataract by past diagnosis was lower than that by present medical examination;this difference was found obvious in the rural area. Conclusion The prevention and treatment of senile cataract should be strenghthened.