Search for dissertations about: "Birger C Forsberg"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Birger C Forsberg.

  2. 1. Diarrhoeal diseases in low- and middle-income countries : trends, management and control

    Author : Birger C Forsberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Diarrhoea; Case management; ORT; Diarrhoea morbidity; Brazil; Low- and middle-income countries; Community; Households; Primary care;

    Abstract : Background: Diarrhoeal diseases constitute a major disease burden on children in low- and middle-income countries (LMC), with an estimated 2 million 0-4 years old dying annually due to diarrhoea. Dehydration is the main cause of these deaths. An oral remedy based on glucose and sodium to treat dehydration was developed in the 1960s. READ MORE