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National Health And Morbidity Survey 2016 : Maternal And Child Health (MCH) Volume II : Findings

4.3.4. Recommendations

Diarrhoea prevention :

Diarrhoea among children can be prevented and avoided by the following this measures.

i. Parents knowledge on hygienic practice is important particularly in food preparation for infants
and young children
ii. Basic hygiene standards such as proper hand washing, use of soap, safe food storage should be
practised by all households
iii. Proper sanitation & waste disposal and clean water supply should be in place to minimize the risk
for food and waterborne infections
iv. Use treated water or boiled water for drinking and food preparation

ARI prevention :

If any family members develop respiratory tract infection, it is important to take steps to
prevent spreading the infection to other people especially other children. These steps
are outlined below.

i. Washing hands regularly and thoroughly, particularly after touching nose or mouth, and before
handling food
ii. Judicious use of antibiotics in treating children with ARI
iii. Practice good personal hygiene
iv. Do not share personal belongings