Deafblindness in Aotearoa, New Zealand: Prevalence and Equity Challenges From a Cross-Sectional Census Analysis
Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health
Published online on June 15, 2026
Abstract
Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health, Volume 38, Issue 5, Page 415-422, July 2026.
Deafblindness or difficulty seeing and hearing even with correction or hearing aids affects an estimated 7.4% (about 295 000) of New Zealanders, with prevalence rising sharply among older adults. Analysis of 2023 Census data using the Washington Group ...
Deafblindness or difficulty seeing and hearing even with correction or hearing aids affects an estimated 7.4% (about 295 000) of New Zealanders, with prevalence rising sharply among older adults. Analysis of 2023 Census data using the Washington Group ...