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Public Need Warning on Smoking and Blindness Link
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[16/03/2004] The AMD Alliance is calling for a public health campaign to warn of the dangers of smoking to sight. Researchers warned that smokers are up to four times as likely to become blind in later life from age- related macular degeneration (AMD) than non-smokers, but many remain largely unaware of this risk.Public Need Warning on Smoking and Blindness Link - Read more
Public Need Warning on Smoking and Blindness Link
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[12/03/2004] The AMD Alliance is calling for a public health campaign to warn of the dangers of smoking to sight. Researchers warned that smokers are up to four times as likely to become blind in later life from age- related macular degeneration (AMD) than non-smokers, but many remain largely unaware of this risk.Public Need Warning on Smoking and Blindness Link - Read more
Blind and Partially Sighted Pensioners: High Risk of Accidents and Poverty
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[03/03/2004] Thousands of older people are being left to cope alone when their sight fails, and at an increased risk of accidents, poverty and social exclusion because of inadequate state support according to a report published today by British Gas and RNIB.Blind and Partially Sighted Pensioners: High Risk of Accidents and Poverty - Read more
Blind Pensioners in Nottinghamshire are Failing to Claim Benefits
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[12/02/2004] As many as 70% (around 8,400) of Nottinghamshire’s older blind and partially sighted people are missing out on benefits that they are entitled to, says research from RNIB.Blind Pensioners in Nottinghamshire are Failing to Claim Benefits - Read more
Twelve Gift Ideas from RNIB
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[15/12/2003] Christmas is fast approaching and finding that perfect present for a family member who is blind or partially sighted can be difficult. The Royal National Institute of the Blind (RNIB) offers a wide-range of gift ideas for adults and children with sight problems.Twelve Gift Ideas from RNIB - Read more
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