🔬 Science & TechnologyUPSC 1996Space & Space Technology

The nutritional deficiency condition that needs to be given top priority for remedial action in India today is:

aScurvy
bRickets
cXerophthalmia
dPellagra
✓ Correct answer: c) Xerophthalmia
ExplanationXerophthalmia, caused by Vitamin A deficiency, is a critical public health issue in India.It primarily affects children and can lead to dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea, eventually resulting in blindness if left untreated.Addressing this condition through improved dietary intake and supplementation programs is a top priority for reducing malnutrition and its consequences in India.514

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