Diarrhoeal Disease in Relation to Possible Household Risk Factors in South African Villages.

ABSTRACT: Diarrhoeal disease is a significant contributor to child morbidity and mortality, particularly in the developing world. Poor sanitation, a lack of personal hygiene and inadequate water supplies are known risk factors for diarrhoeal disease. Since risk factors may vary by population or setting, we evaluated the prevalence of diarrhoeal disease at the household level using a questionnaire to better understand household-level risk factors for diarrhoea in selected rural areas in South Africa. In a sub-sample of dwellings, we measured the microbial quality of drinking water. One in five households had at least one case of diarrhoea during the previous summer. The most widespread source of drinking water was a stand-pipe (inside yard) (45%) followed by an indoor tap inside the dwelling (29%). S

SUBMITTER: Kapwata T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6121382 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature