Publication: Diarrhoeal Diseases in Developing Countries: A Situational Analysis
Date
2012
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Publisher
Kathmandu University
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Recent data showed that there is no much reduction in diarrhoea related
morbidity in developing countries. This is important in view of the Millennium
Developmental Goal (MDG) to be achieved by 2015. This study reviewed and
analyzed after gathering the recent literature information from Pubmed, internet
and other sources. The authors discussed public health issues related to diarrhoeal
diseases that include problem burden, determinants, intervention strategies,
management, prevention and recent developments for control of diarrhoea
among under-five children in developing countries. The study emphasizes the
need for strengthening of comprehensive diarrhoeal disease prevention strategy
at primary level including improvement of water quality, hygiene and sanitation,
along with provision of oral rehydration solution and zinc supplements, and
research in the field of vaccine and cost effective interventions.
KEY WORDS
Diarrhoea, Developing countries, Situational analysis
Description
Kumar SG, Subita L
Preventive and Social Medicine Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, India