Care-seeking and management of common childhood illnesses in Tanzania--results from the 2010 Demographic and Health Survey.
BACKGROUND: Malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea continue to kill millions of children in Africa despite the available and effective treatments. Correct diagnosis and prompt treatment with effective drugs at the first option consulted for child care is crucial for preventing severe disease and death fro...
Main Authors: | Catherine Kahabuka, Gunnar Kvåle, Sven Gudmund Hinderaker |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2013-01-01
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Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3595288?pdf=render |
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