Risk Factors
Age
Macular degeneration is primarily age related, affecting one in seven people over the age of 50, in Australia.
Family History
People with a family history of macular degeneration have a 50 percent chance of developing the disease.
Smoking
Smokers and people that have smoked are three times more likely to develop macular degeneration.
Quit Now
Smoking causes blindness. If you would like help with 'kicking the habit', call the National Quitline now on 131 848 or visit
www.quitnow.gov.au
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