Percentage of children under age 5 with symptoms of diarrhea

Definition:

• Percentage of children under age 5 with symptoms of diarrhea refers to the proportion of children under age 5 years who are experiencing diarrhea. Diarrhea itself is defined as having loose or watery stools three or more times a day, exceeding the usual frequency for the individual. This statistic is important for public health officials because diarrhea is a major cause of illness and death in young children, particularly in developing countries. By tracking this percentage, they can monitor the burden of diarrheal disease and assess the effectiveness of interventions aimed at preventing it.

Unit of Measure:

• Percent (%)

Year:

• 2007, 2012, 2017

Source:

• BKKBN - IDHS

SDG Indicator:

• 3 Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

CPAP Outcome:

• Child Survival and Development

CPAP Output:

• 1.4 MNCH (Maternal, Newborn and Child Health)