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Age Related Macular Degeneration - Causes and Risk Factors
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Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
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 is a disease associated with ageing. It is a degenerative condition that affects the macula and causes gradual loss of central vision.){kind=small} |  |
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 Age Female gender Race (advanced form of AMD is more common in whites) Smoking Obesity/ High cholesterol intake Sunlight exposure Hypertension and cardiovascular disease Genetic factorsAge is the most important risk factor. The prevalence of AMD increases with age. It increases from 1.6% in the 52-64yr group to 27.9% above 74 yrs of age. |
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