Treatment of diarrhea in young children: Results from surveys on the perception and use of oral rehydration solutions, antibiotics, and other therapies in India and Kenya

Diarrheal disease is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among children under five. Although oral rehydration solution (ORS) has tremendous therapeutic benefits, coverage of and demand for this product have remained low in many developing countries. This study surveyed caregivers and health c...

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Main Authors: Greg Zwisler, Evan Simpson, Melissa Moodley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Edinburgh University Global Health Society 2013-06-01
Series:Journal of Global Health
Online Access:http://jogh.org/documents/issue201301/A3_Zwisler.pdf