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Cholera outbreaks among children in sub-Saharan Africa

Agozie C Ubesie1, Chioma L Odimegwu1, Echezona Edozie Ezeanolue2,3,4

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria.

Current Opinion in Pediatrics
|February 1, 2024
PubMed

Insights

Cholera disproportionately affects children in sub-Saharan Africa due to poor sanitation and hygiene. Preventing outbreaks requires integrated strategies addressing all five levels of disease prevention.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Cholera outbreaks in sub-Saharan Africa predominantly impact children.
  • Minimal progress in sanitation and infrastructure development contributes to recurrent outbreaks.
  • Poor hygiene practices, including open defecation, are prevalent in many African regions.

Conclusions:

  • Synchronous implementation of the five levels of disease prevention is crucial for controlling cholera outbreaks in African children.
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