Authors: Jayanti Saha, Dilwar Hussain, Dhiman Debsarma
This study investigated the link between floods and diarrhea in young children in rural India. Using data from a national health survey and flood reports from 2018 to 2020, researchers found that children who experienced three consecutive floods from 2019 to 2021 were 34% more likely to suffer from diarrhea compared to those who faced fewer floods. The findings suggest that community health workers should focus on educating mothers, especially those who are younger, from poorer backgrounds, or have more children, about child health in flood-prone areas.
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Resource Topic: Child health, Diarrhea
Resource Type: Cross-sectional mixed methods
Year: 2024
Region: Asia
Country: India
Publisher May Restrict Access: No