Global Assessment of Diarrhoea Impact on Childhood Stunting, Wasting and Underweight

Diarrhoea is considered as one of the major challenges and causes behind malnutrition related issues in children, including stunting, wasting and under-weight. Stunting, wasting and under-weight are considerably some of the most challenging health problems that occur among children under the age of 5 years, with an increased vulnerability towards the disease. Globally, these are some of the most incident occurrences to children, with low- and middle-income countries facing the vulnerability most strongly. The study had conducted a globally focused evaluation, with special focus on the countries India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nigeria and Ethiopia.