학술논문
The changing scenario of retinopathy of prematurity in middle and low income countries: Unique solutions for unique problems.
Document Type
Editorial
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Source
Subject
*RETROLENTAL fibroplasia
*LOW-income countries
*MIDDLE-income countries
*NEONATOLOGISTS
*NEONATAL mortality
*PREMATURE infants
*HIGH-income countries
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ISSN
0301-4738
Abstract
The article offers information on the Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) is one of the leading causes of preventable infant blindness around the globe. It mentions in many middle‑income and low‑income countries ROP is the commonest cause of avoidable blindness in children; and also mentions ROP is also being reported in infants cared for in more rural areas whereas previously only urban babies survived.