Title

A developed country approach to eliminating blinding trachoma

Authors

Donna B. Mak, University of Notre Dame AustraliaFollow

Publication Details

Mak, D. B. (2005). A developed country approach to eliminating blinding trachoma. Ninth Meeting of the WHO Alliance for the Global Elimination of Blinding Trachoma.

Abstract

In Australia trachoma is endemic, only in pockets among aboriginal people. The TF prevalence in school-age children in 2002−2003 ranged from 0−27% (district) and 0−60% (community).⁴ Trichiasis in indigenous adults in highly disease-endemic communities over the age of 40 years is approximately 10%. There are limited data on face-washing, but a survey of three schools in 2004 gave rates of 55%. The rate of latrine use and access to water is almost universal (96%).

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Comments

Further information about this conference and WHO Global Elimination of Trachoma documents may be accessed here