The article analyzes national statistics from the perspective of underemployment among persons with visual loss. Figures are considered for temporary and part time work, occupational status, and annual earnings. (SBH)

The article presents a statistical brief on the projected numbers of elderly blind and visually impaired persons in the U.S. in the year 2000. Among the projections are that this population will be larger, older, and more predominantly female than it is now. (DLS)

This article presents the findings of the most comprehensive Canadian survey on disabilities, the 1986 postcensus Health and Activity Limitation Survey, which analyzed data on blindness and visual impairment. New information on prevalence rates, age at onset, cause of visual loss, and severity of visual impairment is presented. (Author/DB)

This paper analyzes data from the Supplement on Aging (1984 Health Interview Survey) and cites improvements in survey design which account for dramatic increases in the number of elderly with severe visual impairments. Statistical tables on percentage distribution of visual problems by age and prevalence of severe impairments are included. (JDD)

The article gives data on the age, sex, income, geographic region, and ethnic composition of the visually disabled population of the United States (taken from the National Center for Health Statistics records for 1977). (PHR)