Which of the following prevalence rates indicates xerophthalmia problem in the community: September 2011
Correct Answer: Nightblindness more than 1%
Description: Ans. A: Nightblindness more than 1% Criteria for determining the "Xerophthalmia problem" in a community includes prevalence o f night blindness of more than 1.0% Prevalence criteria for determining the xerophthalmia problem Nightblindness: More than 1% Bitot's spots: More than 0.5% Corneal xerosis/corneal ulceration/ keratomalacia: More than 0.01% Corneal ulcer: More than 0.05% Serum retinol (less than 10 mcg/ dB: More than 5%
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