RT Journal
A1 Stephenson J
T1 DIarrhea deaths in children
JF JAMA
JO JAMA
YR 2009
FD November 18
VO 302
IS 19
SP 2083
OP 2083
DO 10.1001/jama.2009.1680
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.2009.1680
AB 
Only 39% of children with diarrhea in developing countries currently receive the recommended treatment of fluid replacement using low-osmolarity oral rehydration salts and zinc supplements. The report describes a 7-point plan that, in addition to these 2 treatment strategies, recommends 5 preventive strategies to reduce diarrhea-related deaths: immunization for rotavirus and measles, promotion of early and exclusive breastfeeding and vitamin A supplementation, promotion of hand washing with soap, improvement of water quantity and quality, and promotion of communitywide sanitation.