Prevalence of diarrheal diseases and associated factors among under-five children in Dale District, Sidama zone, Southern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Globally childhood diarrhoeal diseases continue to be the second leading cause of death, while in Ethiopia it kills half-million under-five children each year. Sanitation, unsafe water and personal hygiene are responsible for 90% of the occurrence. Thus, this study aimed to asses...

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Main Authors: Behailu Melese, Wondimagegn Paulos, Feleke Hailemichael Astawesegn, Temesgen Bati Gelgelu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-09-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-019-7579-2