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 …

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 …

Background More than one-third of deaths during the first five years of life are attributed to
undernutrition, which are mostly preventable through economic development and public …

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 …

Sanitation in neighbourhood and household domains can provide primary protection
against diarrhea morbidity, yet their distinct health benefits have not been succinctly …

Background Diarrhea is second only to pneumonia as the cause of child mortality
worldwide. Developing countries particularly in Sub Saharan Africa including Ethiopia have …

Diarrhea remains a major cause of mortality in children under 5 years of age in Sub-
Saharan countries in Africa. Risk factors for diarrhea vary by context and have important …

Background: Diarrhoeal diseases remain an important cause of mortality and morbidity
among children, particularly in low-and middle-income countries. In Senegal, diarrhoea is …

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 …

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 …