An estimated 4 million children die each year as a result.
Diarrhoea removes essential body fluids and vital nutrients, producing dehydration and malnutrition.
Difficulty in obtaining an adequate quantity of clean water and safe food, and the lack of basic sanitation, are major causes of diarrhoea in young children. This includes oral rehydration therapy, feeding during and after the diarrhoea episode, and the use of an antibiotic in cases of dysentery. Exclusive breastfeeding during the first four to six months of life, and continued breastfeeding up to one year is the most effective means of preventing diarrhoea. All rights reserved .