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World Service,08 Feb 2000,23 mins

How A Simple Supplement Could Save The Sight Of Children

Health Matters

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Essential Vitamin A, info on Viagra; the Nepalese given the gift of sight and migraines. The programme looks at why so many children are deficient in Vitamin A and ways that have been effective in ensuring supplementation. Also how the Nepalese are being encouraged to overcome traditional teachings to donate their corneas. There is also information on the drug Viagra and the pain of migraines.

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