PGIMER Survey Finds Increased Myopia Among Chandigarh Schoolchildren, Higher in Rural Areas
A recent PGIMER survey found that 14.2% of Chandigarh schoolchildren have myopia, with a higher prevalence in rural areas (16.26%) than urban (13.06%). Nearly 40-47% of affected children were unaware of their condition. The study, part of the nationwide AIOS SEE India initiative, highlights increased screen time and reduced outdoor activity during the Covid pandemic as contributing factors. This is the first such survey in Chandigarh in nearly 50 years, signaling growing public health concerns about childhood myopia.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (52/100). Lens Score 46/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, thetribune. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 13 Nov, 07:37 pm. Other outlets followed.
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