This research project is aimed at assessing the knowledge of Diarrhea and Vomiting is a major cause of malnutrition and death among children below the age of five (5) years .Diarrhea and Vomiting is now a threat to public health indeed. It is still a major cause of death among children especially those between the ages of 6months and 3years.The significance of the study is to highlight what is diarrhea and vomiting, what causes it, how does it cause dehydration and malnutrition which lead to death. Diarrhea and Vomiting is a condition of frequent loose bowel movement due to the insufficient absorption of water in the rectal region. It is usually caused by micro-organism in badly cooked food (p.s.sameletal, 1971).

Dehydration,, Malnutrition, Diarrhea And Vomiting

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