The relationship between myopia and near work, time outdoors and socioeconomic status in children and adolescents.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To investigate environmental and social risk factors for myopia in children and adolescents in Germany.

Methods

1437 children aged between 3 and 18 inclusive were examined as part of the LIFE Child study based in Leipzig, Germany. Information about leisure time activities and social status was ascertained by parents and children in a questionnaire. Refractive status was attained by measuring noncycloplegic autorefraction. Myopia was defined as spherical equivalent (SE) ≤ - 0.75 D. Risk factors were identified using multiple logistic regression analysis.

Results

In multiple logistic regression analysis, myopia was significantly associated with less frequent outdoor activity ("once a week" vs. "twice a week or more": odds ratio (OR) 4.35, 95% confidence inter

SUBMITTER: Philipp D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9650855 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature