Global burden and socioeconomic disparities of enteric infections in children under five: a comprehensive analysis from 1990 to 2021

Puntos clave

• The aim is to analyze the burden of enteric infections in children under five and the associated socioeconomic disparities over a 31-year period.
• Comprehensive analysis covering the years 1990 to 2021
• Assessment of global and regional data on enteric infections
• Comparison of socioeconomic factors related to child health outcomes
• Enteric infections pose a significant threat to child survival globally
• Inequities in health outcomes are closely linked to socioeconomic status
• The analysis highlights the need for targeted, multisectoral interventions