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- 3. Shorthand for the global action plan for pneumonia and diarrhea, launched by UNICEF and WHO in April 2013.
- 5. intestinal disorder characterized by mucosal inflammation, reduced barrier integrity, and nutrient malabsorption, and is associated with increased risk of growth stunting, poor cognitive outcomes, and reduced oral vaccine responsiveness in children.
- 6. A leading bacterial cause of diarrheal disease.
- 10. A way for mothers to provide vitamins, nutrients, and antibodies to help infants fight infections.
- 12. The leading, vaccine-preventable cause of severe and fatal diarrheal disease in young children worldwide.
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- 1. This protozoan parasite sickened 400,000 people in Milwaukee in 1993.
- 2. The "H" part of "WASH".
- 4. Diarrhea is particularly dangerous in children because of the rapid _____ it can cause.
- 7. A mineral treatment that can reduce the duration and severity of diarrheal episodes.
- 8. The "S" part of "WASH".
- 9. Landmark 2013 study that demonstrated the prominent role that Cryptosporidium plays on child health.
- 11. Shorthand for the cornerstone treatment solution of sugar, water, and salt for dehydration caused by diarrhea.
