Which condition is the major cause of preventable childhood blindness in the world?
A)vitamin C deficiency
B)riboflavin deficiency
C)pantothenic acid deficiency
D)vitamin A deficiency
E)macular degeneration

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Of the options given, vitamin A deficiency is the major cause of preventable childhood blindness in the world. Lack of vitamin A can lead to xerophthalmia, a condition that can cause irreversible damage to the cornea and lead to blindness. Other deficiencies listed (vitamin C, riboflavin, and pantothenic acid) can all cause health problems, but not necessarily blindness. Macular degeneration is a non-preventable form of blindness that typically occurs later in life, not in childhood.

Which Condition Is the Major Cause of Preventable Childhood Blindness