
Diarrhoeal disease - World Health Organization (WHO)
Mar 7, 2024 · Scope of diarrhoeal disease. Diarrhoeal disease is a leading cause of child mortality and morbidity in the world, and mostly results from contaminated food and water sources. Worldwide, 780 million individuals lack access to improved drinking-water and 2.5 billion lack improved sanitation.
Diarrhoea - World Health Organization (WHO)
Oct 17, 2024 · Diarrhoeal disease is the second leading cause of death in children under five years old, and was responsible for the deaths of 370,000 children in 2019. The most severe threat posed by diarrhoea is dehydration.
Diarrhoea WPRO - World Health Organization (WHO)
Apr 14, 2023 · A significant proportion of diarrhoeal disease can be prevented through safe drinking-water and adequate sanitation and hygiene. Most diarrhoea can be treated with oral-rehydration and zinc. Breastfeeding dramatically reduces the …
Water, sanitation and hygiene interventions to prevent diarrhoea
Aug 9, 2023 · Diarrhoea remains a leading cause of death globally among children under five years of age. Diarrhoea contributes to nutritional deficiencies, reduced resistance to infections and impaired growth and development. Severe diarrhoea leads to fluid loss, and may be life-threatening, particularly in young children and people who are already malnourished or have …
腹泻病 - World Health Organization (WHO)
Mar 7, 2024 · 重要事实. 腹泻病是1-59个月儿童死亡的第三大原因。此病可防可治。 每年约有443832名5岁以下儿童死于腹泻,另有50851名5至9岁儿童死于这一疾病。
Acute watery diarrhoea and cholera - World Health Organization …
CCholera is an acute diarrhoeal infection caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. Cholera remains a global threat to public health and an indicator of inequity and lack of social development. Researchers have estimated that every year, there are 1.3 to 4.0 million cases, and 21 000 to 143 000 deaths worldwide due to cholera.
First steps for managing an outbreak of acute diarrhoea
Jan 1, 2010 · Overview 1. Is this the beginning of an outbreak? You might be facing an outbreak very soon if you have seen an unusual number of acute diarrhoeal cases this week and the patients have the following points in common:
Cholera - World Health Organization (WHO)
Dec 5, 2024 · Cholera is a severe diarrheal disease that can be fatal within hours if not treated. Quick access to treatment is crucial. Researchers estimate that there are 1.3 to 4.0 million cases and 21 000 to 143 000 deaths from cholera worldwide each year (1). Most people with cholera have no or mild symptoms and can be treated with oral rehydration ...
Salmonella (non-typhoidal) - World Health Organization (WHO)
Feb 20, 2018 · The disease. Salmonellosis is a disease caused by the bacteria Salmonella. It is usually characterized by acute onset of fever, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, nausea and sometimes vomiting. The onset of disease symptoms occurs 6–72 hours (usually 12–36 hours) after ingestion of Salmonella, and illness lasts 2–7 days.
Campylobacter - World Health Organization (WHO)
May 1, 2020 · The onset of disease symptoms usually occurs 2 to 5 days after infection with the bacteria, but can range from 1 to 10 days. The most common clinical symptoms of Campylobacter infections include diarrhoea (frequently bloody), abdominal …