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Journal Article > Research

Does Village Water Supply Affect Children's Length of Stay in a Therapeutic Feeding Program in Niger? Lessons from a Médecins Sans Frontières Program

Dorion C, Hunter PR, Roure C, Delchevalerie P, Reid AJ, Maes P
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Abstract
With an increasing move towards outpatient therapeutic feeding for moderately and severely malnourished children, the home environment has become an increasingly important factor in achieving good program outcomes. Infections, including those water-borne, may significantly delay weight gain in a therapeutic feeding program. This study examined the relationship between adequacy of water supply and children's length of stay in a therapeutic feeding program in Niger.
Countries
Niger
Subject Area
water and sanitationpediatricsmalnutrition
DOI
10.1371/journal.pone.0050982
Published Date
07-Dec-2012
PubMed ID
23236416
Languages
English
Journal
PLOS One
Volume / Issue / Pages
Volume 7, Issue 12
Issue Date
07-Dec-2012
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