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Reports Outline Cholera Study Results from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (An Assessment of Household Knowledge and Practices during a Cholera Epidemic- Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 2016).
- Source :
- Medical Letter on the CDC & FDA; 12/17/2023, p1207-1207, 1p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- A study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, assessed household knowledge and practices during a cholera epidemic. The study found that while most respondents were aware that cholera causes diarrhea and would seek care if suspecting cholera, only a small percentage were aware of the current outbreak in the area and would use oral rehydration salts (ORS) if ill. Additionally, fecal contamination was found in a significant number of water samples, highlighting the need for accessible, adequately chlorinated water supply and education on household water treatment and ORS use to prevent and treat cholera. [Extracted from the article]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15324648
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Medical Letter on the CDC & FDA
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 174071306