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Curbing the Tide of Vision Problems

142nd APHA Annual Meeting and Exposition (November 15 - November 19, 2014): http://www.apha.org/events-and-meetings/annual
Tuesday, November 18, 2014 : 8:30 AM - 8:50 AM

Jeff Todd, JD , Prevent Blindness, Chicago, IL
Audio (mp3) recording Recorded Presentation (mp4)
Over the course of the next 35 years, we will see significant increases in the prevalence and cost of vision problems.  How can public education, awareness, advocacy, and systems change work together to curb the tide of vision problems.

Learning Areas:

Chronic disease management and prevention
Epidemiology
Implementation of health education strategies, interventions and programs
Planning of health education strategies, interventions, and programs
Public health or related education
Public health or related public policy

Learning Objectives:
Describe a forecast of vision problems (both prevalence and cost) through 2050. Discuss public health efforts that may begin to have a positive impact on reducing the potential rates forecasted.

Keyword(s): Vision Care

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: I have been with Prevent Blindness for more than a decade. In my current role as Chief Operating Officer, I ensure integration of efforts across the organization’s various departments, coordinate the organization’s strategic planning, and work to expand external partnerships and communication within the vision and eye health community. I also directly oversee the program development, public health, and government affairs work of Prevent Blindness.
Any relevant financial relationships? No

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.

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