The incidence of xeropthalmia in children between the ages of 1-5 is 5:1000. This means:
a. morbidity rate of xeropthalmia is 5 in every 1000 children ages 1-5
b. mortality rate of xeropthalmia is 5ooo in this age group
c. morbidity rate of xeropthalmia is 5ooo in this age group
d. mortality rate is 5 in every 1000 children aged 1-5
Answer: a. morbidity rate of xeropthalmia is 5 in every 1000 children ages 1-5
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