Table 1
Prevalence of childhood blindness in developing countries
Study
Country
Prevalence per 1000 children (age range, years)
Cohen
et al
(1985)
10
Bangladesh
1.09 (0–5, urban)
Cohen
et al
(1985)
10
Bangladesh
0.64 (0–5, rural)
Brilliant
et al
(1985)
11
Nepal
0.63 (0–14)
Chirambo
et al
(1986)
12
Malawi
1.1 (0–5)
Faal
et al
(1989)
13
Gambia
0.7 (0–19)