This booklet intends to help the trainers of middle level health workers in prevention of diarrhoea and its treatment. Special emphasis is placed on the use of oral rehydration therapy and described in detail the signs of dehydration that a health worker should look for in order to prevent undernutrition and save life. The importance of good domestic hygiene and appropriate childcare practices in preventing diarrhoea is stressed, and the role of the health worker in educating the community is given particular attention.
Authors: Diarrhoeal Diseases Council
Publishers: World Health Organisation
Date of Publication: 2004
No. of pages: 35