Which of the following diseases is a potential contender for worldwide eradication?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Polio.
Polio is a potential contender for worldwide eradication. The disease, caused by the poliovirus, has seen significant declines due to global vaccination efforts. The Global Polio Eradication Initiative, launched in 1988, has led to substantial reductions in polio cases worldwide. With only a few countries reporting wild poliovirus cases, continued vaccination and surveillance efforts aim to eliminate the disease globally, similar to smallpox, which was eradicated in 1980.