Zinc for diarrhoea management in Sub-Saharan Africa: a review.
East Afr Med J
; 84(9): 441-9, 2007 Sep.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-18074963
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
To review the evidence supporting the inclusion of zinc for diarrhoea management specifically in sub-Saharan Africa where diarrhoea remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. DATA SOURCES We searched PubMed for studies assessing the efficacy and effectiveness of zinc for the treatment and prevention of common childhood morbidities. STUDY SELECTION We included only studies conducted in sub-Saharan Africa. DATASYNTHESIS:
Details of studies conducted in sub-Saharan Africa are presented in the context of the global evidence supporting the use of zinc for diarrhoea management.CONCLUSIONS:
There is a significant body of evidence to support the use of zinc for diarrhoea management in sub-Saharan Africa. The accelerated introduction of zinc into routine community-based diarrhoea treatment is critical for the reduction of diarrhoea morbidity and mortality.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Zinco
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Resultado do Tratamento
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Diarreia
Tipo de estudo:
Systematic_reviews
Limite:
Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
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Newborn
País/Região como assunto:
Africa
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2007
Tipo de documento:
Article