Some risk factors of chronic gastroenteritis among preschool children in a rural area in Basyun District, Gharbia governorate
Abstract
Background: Gastroenteritis, also known as infectious diarrhea, is inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract the stomach and small intestine. Symptoms may include diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain. The aim of this work was to reduce morbidity and mortality from chronic gastroenteritis among preschool children. Methods: This case control study was carried out on 100 study children 0.05). Fathers age >40 years in cases was 25% which was higher than 13% of control (OR=2.231).
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