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According to prevalence criteria for determining xerophthalmia problems given by WHO, following are true for an endemic area:

A
Bitot spot 5% poluation of under 6 yrs
B
Conjuctival xerosis 1%
C
Conjuctival ulcers 0.05%
D
Night blindness 1%
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. (d) Night blindness 1%Ref : K. Park 23rd ed. / 615, 641, 899Criteria and Prevalence for Determining Xerophthalmia Severity:CriteriaPrevalence at risk* Night blindness>1%* Bitot's spot>0.5%* Corneal xerosis/keratomalacia>0.01%* Corneal ulcer>0.05%* Serum retinol>5%* Refer to previous answer for WHO classification of Xerophthalmia

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