Americans' Vision and Eye Health: 2005-2014

The Impact of Different Factors

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About this dataset

The kaggle dataset description for the Vision and Eye Health Surveillance System is a population-based study that collects data on visual impairments, eye diseases, and access to eye care. The system is intended to provide accurate estimates of the prevalence of vision loss and eye diseases, as well as to identify barriers to access to vision and eye care. This information can be used for designing, implementing, and evaluating vision and eye health prevention programs

The Vision and Eye Health Surveillance System is a critical tool for public health officials working to prevent vision loss and promote eye health. The system provides accurate estimates of the prevalence of vision loss and eye diseases, which can be used to design, implement, and evaluate effective prevention programs. In addition, the system can help identify barriers to access to vision and eye care, which can be addressed in order to improve access for all Americans

How to use the dataset

When using this dataset, it is important to keep in mind that it provides population estimates of visual impairments, eye diseases, and access to eye care. This information can be used for designing, implementing, and evaluating vision and eye health prevention programs.

When using this dataset, it is also important to note that the data is self-reported and may not be accurate. Therefore, it is important to use caution when interpreting the data

Research Ideas

• To generate estimates of prevalence of visual impairments, eye diseases and access to eye care at the state level
• To identify barriers to access to vision and eye care
• To design, implement and evaluate programs for preventing vision loss and promoting eye health

Acknowledgements

The health dataset was used in this study to provide population estimates of vision loss function, eye diseases, health disparities, as well as barriers and facilitators to access to vision and eye care. This information can be used for designing, implementing, and evaluating vision and eye health prevention programs

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Columns

File: Behavioral_Risk_Factors_-_Vision___Eye_Health.csv