Unsafe water was considered the primary cause of diarrhea in children transitioning from an exclusive breastfeeding diet, but recent evidence also points to unsafe food. The brochure highlights some WASH interventions that can prevent diarrhea and undernutrition even in hygiene-challenged environments.
The brochure gives an overview on the key WASH practices and makes practical suggestions on the integration of WASH into nutrition assessment, counseling and promotion, based on the hygiene practices.WASHplus Project (2013). Integrating water, sanitation, and hygiene into nutrition programming WASHplus USAID
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