Table 1

Prevalence of childhood blindness in developing countries

StudyCountryPrevalence per 1000 children (age range, years)
Cohen et al (1985)10Bangladesh1.09 (0–5, urban)
Cohen et al (1985)10Bangladesh0.64 (0–5, rural)
Brilliant et al (1985)11Nepal0.63 (0–14)
Chirambo et al (1986)12Malawi1.1 (0–5)
Faal et al (1989)13Gambia0.7 (0–19)