Diarrhoeal disease – UNICEF

June 1, 2018

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A circular infographic aims to reduce pneumonia and diarrhea morbidity and mortality. It outlines three strategies: Protect (breastfeeding, nutrition, vaccination), Prevent (handwashing, vaccines, air quality), and Treat (ORS, antibiotics, continued feeding).

This page lists some top-line statistics about diarrheal disease burden as well the status of intervention coverage. Read the full webpage.

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