Impact of access to improved water and sanitation on diarrhea reduction among rural under-five children in low and middle-income countries: a propensity score matched analysis

Impact of access to improved water and sanitation on diarrhea reduction among rural under-five children in low and middle-income countries: a propensity score matched analysis

Abstract Background Diarrhea, the second leading cause of child morbidity and mortality worldwide, is responsible for more than 90% of deaths in children under 5 years of age in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). The high burden of diarrhea is mainly attributable to the limited access to impro...

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Main Authors: Mehari Woldemariam Merid, Adugnaw Zeleke Alem, Dagmawi Chilot, Daniel Gashaneh Belay, Anteneh Ayelign Kibret, Melaku Hunie Asratie, Yadelew Yimer Shibabaw, Fantu Mamo Aragaw
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-06-01
Series:Tropical Medicine and Health
Subjects:
Improved water
Low and middle-income countries
Propensity score matching
Sanitation
Sustainable Development Goals
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-023-00525-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-023-00525-9

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