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National Prophylaxis Program, which was launched in 1970 as an immediate remedial measure to address which of the following medical conditions / diseases caused by nutritional deficiencies?

A. Goitre
B. Hypercalcemia
C. Beriberi
D. Blindness
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests Team)
The Indian National Prophylaxis Program against Nutritional Blindness was originally launched specifically to combat severe pediatric Vitamin A deficiency, which routinely leads directly to preventable childhood blindness.
This Question Belongs to: General science Biology set 1
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