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Does hilly ecology prevent childhood diarrhoea?

M U Khan1

  • 1King Saudi University Medical College, Abha, Saudi Arabia.

Bangladesh Medical Research Council Bulletin
|April 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Diarrhoeal disease incidence in Saudi hilly children is low, with dysentery affecting 2.37% and overall diarrhoeal diseases impacting 30% of children annually. This low rate may stem from the unique hilly environment or underreporting.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric infectious diseases
  • Epidemiology
  • Environmental health

Background:

  • Diarrhoeal diseases pose a significant health challenge, particularly in children.
  • Limited data exists on diarrhoeal disease incidence in mountainous regions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the incidence and patterns of diarrhoeal diseases in children residing in the hilly areas of Abha and Khamis Moshayet, Saudi Arabia.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of diarrhoeal disease cases treated in six health centers from 1987-1988 and 1989-1990.
  • Data collected included patient demographics, age groups, and incidence rates.

Main Results:

  • Dysentery affected 2.37% of children (0.023 episodes/person/year), with higher rates in males over 10.
  • Overall diarrhoeal diseases affected 30% of children (0.30 episodes/child/year), with higher incidence in males and during July-October.
  • Reported cases were significantly lower than national and US hospital data.

Conclusions:

  • The incidence of diarrhoeal diseases in Saudi hilly children is notably low.
  • Potential contributing factors include the unique hilly ecology, underreporting, or a generally low national incidence.
  • Further research is recommended for hilly regions in Bangladesh.

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