strategy
Reducing incidence of childhood diarrhoea
Synonyms:
Reducing deaths from childhood diarrhoea Implementation:
This strategy features in the framework of Agenda 21 as formulated at UNCED (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), now coordinated by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and implemented through national and local authorities. The aim is to reduce the incidence of childhood diarrhoea in developing countries by at least 25 to 50% by the year 2000. Broader:
Reducing child mortality Narrower:
Using oral rehydration therapy Facilitated by:
Fostering breastfeedingImproving sanitation for the poorConducting public education programmes on drinking water supply and sanitation Values:
Death Type Classification:
D: Detailed strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
