Background Diarrheal illness remains a leading cause of global morbidity and mortality, with
the majority of deaths occurring in children< 5 years of age. Lack of resources often prohibits …

Abstract Background In South Africa, there are limited data on the burden of diarrhoea at a
community level, specifically in older children and adults. This community survey estimated …

Background Diarrhoeal disease remains a leading cause of death among children mostly in
low and middle-income countries. Factors contributing to disease severity are complex and …

In early 2006, coinciding with heavy rains, Botswana health facilities reported increases in
diarrhea, mortality, and acute malnutrition among young children. Data on diarrhea, human …

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 …

About 22% of childhood deaths in developing countries are attributable to diarrhea. In poor
resource settings, diarrhea morbidities are correlated with poverty and socio-contextual …

Background Diarrhoea remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in children under 5
years in sub-Saharan Africa. Of the three East African countries, Uganda has the worst …

Background Diarrhea is a leading cause of childhood morbidity and mortality in sub-
Saharan Africa. Data on risk factors for mortality are limited. We conducted hospital-based …

Introduction Childhood diarrheal illnesses are a major public health problem. In low-income
settings data on disease burden and factors associated with diarrheal illnesses are poorly …

Diarrheal diseases are a leading cause of childhood morbidity and mortality globally and in
East Africa. Determining diarrheal disease risk factors and their strength of association to …