Determinants of diarrhoeal diseases and height-for-age z-scores in children under-five years of age in rural central Tanzania

Conclusions: Until a more precise understanding of the key risk factors is available, these findings suggest efforts towards control of diarrhoea and improved linear growth in these areas should be directed to increased access to clean and safe water, hand- washing, sanitation, and improved animal husbandry practices.
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Source Type: research