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It is estimated that 250,000,000 preschool children have a VAD. Of those 250 million, 500,000 become blind every year. | It is estimated that 250,000,000 preschool children have a VAD. Of those 250 million, 500,000 become blind every year. | ||
Half of the children who become blind die within 12 months. | Half of the children who become blind die within 12 months. | ||
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<img src="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2015/b/bc/Igemparisbettencourtmapofindiadeficie%2CcyvitAjb.jpg" width="1200px"> | <img src="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2015/b/bc/Igemparisbettencourtmapofindiadeficie%2CcyvitAjb.jpg" width="1200px"> | ||
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<br><i>(Highest prevalence of vitamin A deficiency are reported in regions of Africa and South-East Asia.)</i> | <br><i>(Highest prevalence of vitamin A deficiency are reported in regions of Africa and South-East Asia.)</i> | ||
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In India an estimated 2 million people die every year because of VAD related diseases. The most affected states are those in the south.<br> | In India an estimated 2 million people die every year because of VAD related diseases. The most affected states are those in the south.<br> |
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