To study the causes and hygiene practices of diarrhoea

Abstract

In general Diarrhoea is caused by a gastrointestinal problem, but may be a symptoms of some underlying ailment such as irritable bowel syndrome, diverticular disease, bowel cancer, celiac disease etc. Diarrhoea caused by enteric infection is a majer factor in morbidity and mortality worldwide. An estimated 2 - 4 billion episodes of infectious diarrhea occur each year and are occur in especially prevalent in infants. This study reviewed literature on diarrhoel disease causes, control in infants and children in india from literature published in PubMed, Google search engine and other databases on the internet. Data were described in terms of determinants, management and intervention strategies, preventive strategies, Role of home scientist to control diarrhoea, knowledge of home remedies to mother etc.