Community-based intervention programs for trachoma control
- 1 January 1988
- journal article
- clinical trial
- Published by Springer Nature in International Ophthalmology
- Vol. 12 (1) , 19-23
- https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00133776
Abstract
Trachoma continues to be a leading cause of blindness largely confined to developing countries. Trachoma control programs have primarily been oriented to drug therapy, an approach which may be successful if it is community-based. However, the costs to ensure long-term success are substantial. Community-based health education approaches to reduce risk factors currently provide the most promising approach for long-term trachoma control.Keywords
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