The global problem of childhood diarrhoeal diseases: emerging strategies in prevention and management

M Mokomane, I Kasvosve, E Melo… - Therapeutic …, 2018 - journals.sagepub.com
Acute diarrhoeal diseases remain a leading cause of global morbidity and mortality
particularly among young children in resource-limited countries. Recent large studies …

Prevalence and determinants of diarrhea among under-five children in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

A Alebel, C Tesema, B Temesgen, A Gebrie… - PloS one, 2018 - journals.plos.org
Background Despite remarkable progress in the reduction of under-five mortality, childhood
diarrhea is still the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in this highly susceptible and …

Diarrhea and associated factors among under five children in sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from demographic and health surveys of 34 sub-Saharan countries

GD Demissie, Y Yeshaw, W Aleminew, Y Akalu - Plos one, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Introduction Diarrhea is responsible for the death of more than 90% of under-five children in
low and lower-middle income countries. Regionally, South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa …

Prevalence of diarrheal diseases and associated factors among under-five children in Dale District, Sidama zone, Southern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

B Melese, W Paulos, FH Astawesegn, TB Gelgelu - BMC public health, 2019 - Springer
Background Globally childhood diarrhoeal diseases continue to be the second leading
cause of death, while in Ethiopia it kills half-million under-five children each year. Sanitation …

Prevalence of diarrhoea and risk factors among children under five years old in Mbour, Senegal: a cross-sectional study

S Thiam, AN Diène, S Fuhrimann… - Infectious diseases of …, 2017 - mednexus.org
Background: Diarrhoeal diseases remain an important cause of mortality and morbidity
among children, particularly in low-and middle-income countries. In Senegal, diarrhoea is …

Causes, negative effects, and preventive methods of water pollution in Ethiopia

A Talema - Quality Assurance and Safety of Crops & Foods, 2023 - qascf.com
Water is a finite resource necessary for life and sustainable development. Ethiopia has
considerable potential for freshwater resources in East Africa. All living beings depend on …

Prevalence and determinants of acute diarrhea among children younger than five years old in Jabithennan District, Northwest Ethiopia, 2014

ZA Anteneh, K Andargie, M Tarekegn - BMC public health, 2017 - Springer
Background Despite the global decline in death rates of children younger than five years
old, the risk of a child dying before turning five years of age remains highest in the WHO …

Risk factors for diarrhoea and malnutrition among children under the age of 5 years in the Tigray Region of Northern Ethiopia

AG Wasihun, TA Dejene, M Teferi, J Marugán… - PloS one, 2018 - journals.plos.org
Background Diarrhoea and malnutrition are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality
among children in areas with poor access to clean water, improved sanitation, and with low …

Mothers' knowledge, attitude and practice towards the prevention and home-based management of diarrheal disease among under-five children in Diredawa, Eastern …

HM Workie, AS Sharifabdilahi, EM Addis - BMC pediatrics, 2018 - Springer
Background Diarrhea remains the 2nd leading cause of death among children under 5
globally. It kills more young children than AIDS. It would have been prevented by simple …

Environmental factors affecting childhood diarrheal disease among under-five children in Jamma district, South Wello zone, Northeast Ethiopia

GY Workie, TY Akalu, AG Baraki - BMC infectious diseases, 2019 - Springer
Background Globally, diarrhea is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among less
than 5 years old children and it contributes to the deaths of approximately one million …