League Table:
ACTION ON VITAMIN A

What the rankings mean...

Countries ranked 1: Vitamin A deficiency exists as public health problem. Large-scale programmes under way. Country on target to reach 1995 goal of adequate vitamin A for at least 80% of children under two. Several countries, including Indonesia, Thailand, and Viet Nam have virtually eliminated severe vitamin A deficiency.
Countries ranked 2: Vitamin A deficiency exists as public health problem. Programmes being implemented. Present coverage inadequate. Significant acceleration required to reach 1995 goal.
Countries ranked 3: Vitamin A deficiency exists, or is likely to exist, as public health problem. No large-scale action being taken. Detailed assessment and/or programme planned for 1995 or 1996.
Countries ranked 4: No information available on vitamin A status of children.