Target population names the group of people a health program was designed to protect. Wikipedia notes that in the 20th century polio "became one of the most worrying childhood diseases," which is why polio eradication campaigns focus most heavily on infants and young children. This dimension groups programs that share the same intended audience.
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Era of Emergence Children up to two years of age and pregnant women
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1. Wikipedia: Expanded Programme on Immunization
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It was launched in May 1974 under the old name of Expanded Programme on Immunization.
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