Combined Effect of Outdoor Time and Other Modifiable Factors on Myopia Incidence Among Children and Adolescents — 9 PLADs, China, 2020

Panliang Zhong, Yunfei Liu, Ning Ma, Jiajia Dang, Di Shi, Shan Cai, Ziyue Chen, Yanhui Dong, Peijin Hu, Jun Ma, Patrick W.C. Lau, Randall S. Stafford, Yi Song*

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articlepeer-review

Abstract

What is already known about this topic? Myopia has been identified as a significant emerging challenge and policy priority among children and adolescents in China by the Ministry of Education and seven other departments. Limited research has been conducted to investigate the collective impact of outdoor time and other modifiable factors on the incidence of myopia. What is added by this report? This study provides support for the protective effect of combining increased outdoor time with other prevention strategies in reducing the incidence of myopia. The results indicate the presence of a dose-response relationship. What are the implications for public health practice? To effectively prevent myopia, it is important to implement comprehensive interventions that encompass various aspects such as outdoor time, eye-use habits, eye-use environments, and lifestyle modifications.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)151-156
Number of pages6
JournalChina CDC Weekly
Volume6
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Mar 2024

Scopus Subject Areas

  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
  • Infectious Diseases

Cite this