Hello all,
I heard a colleague mention that a health facility in Aizawl, Mizoram, India has had fewer cases of diarrhea among children over the past couple of months. Cases are typically high at this time when the monsoon starts in India. She wondered if this was due to more frequent hand washing for the prevention of Covid-19.
Has this been studied to any extent? Do you have similar anecdotes?
Thanks
Dr. Beulah Jayakumar
HIFA Profile: Beulah Jayakumar is a medical doctor and Public Health Consultant based in New Delhi India. Beulah is a Diplomate of the National Board (Family Medicine). Professional interests include Maternal and child health and nutrition, TB, Malaria, Health systems strengthening and operational research.
Email: beulahjayakumarATgmail.com
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