| 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. |
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| 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. |