Prevalence and burden of self-reported blindness and low vision for individuals living in institutions: a nationwide survey

Table 6 Working activities, social allowances, copayment and revenue according to the vision status

	Blind	Low vision	No visual problems	P-Value
Social allowance	57.9%	35.4%	37.0%	<0.0001
Private insurance	54.9%	61.3%	58.9%	<0.0001
Monthly average allowances (EUR)	254	168	174	<0.0001
Total monthly average income (EUR)	782	787	797	<0.80
Total monthly average income (EUR)-Paid institution cost	116	119	121	<0.94

Adjusted according to the blind French population on age, number of handicaps and size of the household. Total monthly average income includes social allowances. EUR 1 close to US$ 1 in 2002.

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