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What is the main cause of death from acute diarrhoea?
What is the main cause of death from acute diarrhoea?
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Dehydration (correct)
- Undernutrition
- Dysentery
Why is diarrhoea considered an important cause of undernutrition?
Why is diarrhoea considered an important cause of undernutrition?
- Patients eat more during diarrhoea
- Patients have increased ability to absorb nutrients
- Patients experience a decrease in nutrient requirements
- Patients' ability to absorb nutrients is reduced (correct)
What is the estimated average number of episodes of diarrhoea children experience worldwide?
What is the estimated average number of episodes of diarrhoea children experience worldwide?
- 1.3 thousand million episodes
- 4 million episodes
- 9 episodes
- 3.3 episodes (correct)
What contributes to the economic burden of diarrhoeal disease in developing countries?
What contributes to the economic burden of diarrhoeal disease in developing countries?
At what age do about 80% of deaths due to diarrhoea occur?
At what age do about 80% of deaths due to diarrhoea occur?
What is the prevalence of diarrhea among children under five years in Jos University Teaching Hospital?
What is the prevalence of diarrhea among children under five years in Jos University Teaching Hospital?
Which statistical software was used for data analysis in the study?
Which statistical software was used for data analysis in the study?
How many children were seen in the Diarrhea Training Unit (DTU) of the Jos University Teaching Hospital during the study period?
How many children were seen in the Diarrhea Training Unit (DTU) of the Jos University Teaching Hospital during the study period?
What is the estimated annual number of diarrheal episodes per child in the African region, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) report?
What is the estimated annual number of diarrheal episodes per child in the African region, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) report?
What is recognized as a major cause of childhood morbidity and mortality in many developing countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa?
What is recognized as a major cause of childhood morbidity and mortality in many developing countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa?
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