Percentage of children under age 5 who received ORS or RHF for diarrhea

Definition:

  • Percentage of children under age 5 who received ORS or RHF for diarrhea refers percentage of children who have been treated for diarrhea with specific rehydration therapies.
  • ORS: ORS stands for Oral Rehydration Solution. It's a special drink containing electrolytes and sugar that helps replenish fluids and minerals lost during diarrhea.
  • RHF: RHF stands for Rice-Hull Feeding. This is a traditional therapy in some areas where cooked rice hulls are used to create a bulky stool, potentially reducing diarrhea frequency.

Unit of Measure:

  • Percent (%)

Year:

  • 2007, 2012, 2017

Source:

  • BKKBN - IDHS

SDG Indicator:

  • -

CPAP Outcome:

  • Child Survival and Development

CPAP Output:

  • 1.1 Nutrition

Data and Resources

Additional Info

Field Value
Last Updated May 28, 2024, 06:35 (UTC)
Created April 23, 2024, 04:09 (UTC)