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Census Bureau reveals nationwide blind and deaf figures
A July 11 report shows in 1900 about one in every 1200 Americans was blind and one in 850 was deaf. The blind total reached 70 739 with 57.2 percent male, while 89 287 people were deaf with 62.6 percent male. Causes include cataract injuries and old age. heredity linked to congenital blindness in a quarter of cousin unions.
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