IMPACT OF MATERNAL KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES ON DIARRHEAL DISEASE PREVENTION IN RURAL UDAIPUR
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Diarrhea and waterborne diseases are major contributors to mortality and illness in developing nations.1 Among children aged 1–59 months, diarrheal disease is the third leading cause of death. Although it is preventable and treatable, diarrhea still claims the lives of approximately 443,832 children under 5 years old and an additional 50,851 children aged 5 to 9 years annually. A large portion of these cases could be avoided with access to clean drinking water, proper sanitation, and hygiene practices. Globally, nearly 1.7 billion cases of childhood diarrheal disease occur each year, and it is a leading cause of malnutrition among children under 5.2 Despite the availability of simple treatments, diarrhea continues to be a significant cause of death among young children, accounting for around 9 percent of all under-5 child deaths worldwide in 2021.3 Exclusive breastfeeding plays a protective role by preventing diarrhea in infants and reducing its severity. Infants between 3 to 6 months are particularly vulnerable, with diarrhea being the most common infection seen between 3 and 33 months.4
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Dr sonal Dhaked
Assistant professor in community medicine, American international institute of medical sciences bedwas udaipur
Dr Anuradha sanadhy
Professor in pediatrics department, RNT medical College Udaipur
Aishwarya sindhur
Postgraduate, RNT medical College Udaipur
Dr bahadur singh
Pediatrician, RNT medical College Udaipur