title: [Prevalence of blindness in Niger].
abstract: The population of Niger is 6 million, mostly located in the rural areas. The last ophthalmological survey carried out in 1983 reveals a 3 to 8% prevalence of blindness, according to the department considered, that is, an average prevalence of 2.6% in the country. This survey reveals that 85% of the causes of blindness can be avoided (cataracts-infections). These figures fully justify the implementation of a national program to fight blindness.
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Kabo
mesh_terms: D001766:Blindness / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D002386:Cataract / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007239:Infections / Q000150:complications; D009548:Niger
vernacular_title: Prévalence de la cécité au Niger.