Analyzing Effect of WASH Practices and District-Level Spatial Effects on Acute Respiratory Infections and Diarrhoea Among Under-Five Children in India

The present study explores the prevalence and socio-economic demographic factors affecting childhood illnesses. Diarrhoea, fever and ARI among under-five children in the North -East states of India using NFHS-5 data Kids file. Results showed that diarrhoea, ARI, and fever among the northeastern states were highest in Meghalaya.For diarrhoea Sikkim has the highest prevalence for children within 6 months while Meghalaya has the highest prevalence in the age groups 6- 12 months and 1- 2 years old children and Arunachal Pradesh has the highest rate in the age group 2- 5 years old children. Meghalaya stands out with the highest prevalence of fever and ARI in all age groups. Compared to Sikkim, the state of Meghalaya had more diarrhoea, ARI and fever, and it was statistically highly significant. However, Tripura and Assam had significantly higher odds of having fever and ARI than Sikkim. There is an association between diarrhoea, fever, and ARI and factors such as the age of the child and caregiver, the wealth status of the household, the quality of sanitation facilities, methods of stool disposal, and the caregiver's educational level.

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Assessment of physiochemical parameters of the Tawi River of Jammu and Kashmir, India for drinking and agricultural purposes

Tripura,

Singh

2024

Journal of Hydroinformatics

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Water is one of the essential components and nature's significant segment that provides substantial support to sustain life. The main aim of this study is to assess the ecological strategy of the Tawi River, Jammu & Kashmir, India for drinking and irrigation purposes. The Tawi River is one of the central lifelines of Jammu city. In this study, physicochemical parameters such as pH, TDS, Ca2+, Mg2+, complete alkalinity, EC, sodium, hardness, potassium, and chlorides are considered to analyze the quality of the Tawi River water. These critical parameters affecting water quality were examined in conformity to IS 10500:2012 that had aligned with the international standards such as EU directives (80/778/EEC), Council directives (98/83/EC), USEPA standard (EPA 816-F-02-013), and WHO guidelines (3rd Edition Vol. 1, 2008). Besides WQI quantification and examination, the quality of water is also segregated through different quality classes for accurate information. It is observed that many significant parameters are beyond the prescribed permissible limits indicating the unsuitability of water for household consumption without proper treatment. On the other hand, examination of parameters such as SAR, MH, KR, PI, and %Na indicates that the quality of the Tawi River water is, however, reasonable for irrigation purposes.

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Analyzing Effect of WASH Practices and District-Level Spatial Effects on Acute Respiratory Infections and Diarrhoea Among Under-Five Children in India

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