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The costs of diarrhea

September 5, 2017
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Silhouettes of a family with labels for "Diarrhea treatment" and "Food, shelter, education." The text below says, "Families shouldn't have to choose. Join the movement to #DEFATDD" with the DEFEATDD puzzle logo.

Diarrheal disease isn’t just a medical problem—it’s an economic one, too. We’ve heard from families around the world how the costs of diarrhea treatment can significantly interrupt parents’ livelihoods as well as education, food, and shelter for the rest of the family. A study published in the British Medical Journal provides powerful evidence and deeper insights into the economics of diarrheal disease for families in Malawi. Learn more.

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