Background Pneumonia, diarrhoea, and malaria are among the leading causes of death in
children. These deaths are largely preventable if appropriate care is sought early. This …

The annual number of deaths from diarrheal diseases among the 0–4 year age group in low-
and middle-income countries (LMICs) has dropped by 89 percent, from 4.6 million in 1980 to …

Background Diarrhea is the second leading cause of death in children younger than 5 years
of age globally. The burden of diarrheal mortality is concentrated in low-resource settings …

Background Diarrhoea is the second leading cause of child mortality worldwide. Low-and
middle-income countries are particularly burdened with this both preventable and treatable …

Enteric pathogens can be transmitted through multiple environmental pathways, yet little is
known about the relative contribution of each pathway to diarrhea risk among children. We …

Background Harmful practices in the management of childhood diarrhea are associated with
negative health outcomes, and conflict with WHO treatment guidelines. These practices …

Abstract Background In the Gaza strip, diarrhea is one of main reasons for children visiting
primary healthcare centers. Hence, we investigate predictors of the diarrheal illness and …

Background Diarrhea is known to be the major cause of mortality in children aged less than
five years old. Although mortality from diarrheal disease is decreasing globally, morbidity is …

Background: Diarrhoeal infections are the fifth leading cause of death worldwide and
continue to take a high toll on child health. The objective of the study was to assess and …

Introduction: diarrhoea is the second leading cause of morbidity and mortality in young
children. The aim was to assess maternal knowledge, hygienic practices and home …