Ethiopian elderly immigrants: A community-based social work and medical intervention to address eye care needs

Richard E. Isralowitz; Michal Madar; Malka Shabtay; Gideon Rosenthal; Tova Lifshitz

doi:10.1300/J083v27n01_11

Ethiopian elderly immigrants: A community-based social work and medical intervention to address eye care needs

Richard E. Isralowitz, Michal Madar, Malka Shabtay, Gideon Rosenthal, Tova Lifshitz

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The magnitude of eye related disorders among people of African origin is considerable, especially those from countries which have experienced the ravages of war, drought, severe food shortages, malnutrition, poor sanitation and other related conditions.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	167-177
Number of pages	11
Journal	Journal of Gerontological Social Work
Volume	27
Issue number	1-2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1300/J083v27n01_11
State	Published - 1 Jan 1997

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