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This study aims to evaluate the effects of improved water and sanitation on diarrhea occurrence among rural under-five children in low and middle-income countries.

June 15, 2023Tropical Medicine and HealthOpen Access

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

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This study aims to evaluate the effects of improved water and sanitation on diarrhea occurrence among rural under-five children in low and middle-income countries.
Analyzed secondary data from Demographic and Health Surveys (2016-2021) in 27 low and middle-income countries.
Included a total weighted sample of 330,866 under-five children.
Employed propensity score matching analysis to assess effects on childhood diarrhea.
Diarrhea prevalence among children under 5 years in rural LMICs was 11.02% (95% CI: 10.91%, 11.31%).
Access to improved sanitation and water reduced diarrhea probability by 16.6% and 7.4%, respectively (ATT values).
Overall, improved water and sanitation were linked to a 24.5% reduction in diarrhea among children.

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Randomized trial shows improved water and sanitation reduce diarrhea in rural under-five children, suggesting urgent health benefits.

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Merid et al. (2023) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a61062e4fd64e2f25df9240 https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-023-00525-9

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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

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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

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