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Outbreak investigation of acute diarrhoeal disease in a village of Dibrugarh District, Assam

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Lack of water sanitation and hygiene facilities (WASH) and practices are such that over 700 children under 5 years of age die every day of diarrhoeal diseases.(1) In recent past, despite substantial gains in access to WASH services almost 2.3 billion people worldwide still lack these basic human necessities.(2) Safe drinking water and basic sanitation are crucial interventions in fight against diarrhoeal mortality (WHO). Worldwide, each year, low sustainability in WASH services contributes to nearly two million deaths and 82 million disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) lost, which are preventable.(3)

Source: Indian Journal of Community Health

DOI: 10.47203/ijch.2024.v36i06.028

Authors: Chandana Thaosen, Manas J Kotoky, Tulika G Mahanta

Institution: Assam Medical College

Language: English

Topic: Child Nutrition and Water Access

Subfield: Nutrition and Dietetics

Field: Nursing

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Clean water and sanitation

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4405982243

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