32. Survive Five Source: World Vision Canada Access to ORS Oral rehydration replenishes the fluids and salts lost through illness. Diarrhea is common where there are shortages of clean water and poor hygiene practices. Diarrhea Healthcare worker training and timely referrals. Antibiotics allow health facilities to treat diseases and training helps staff recognize infections. Pneumonia is the 2nd most common cause of child mortality in Africa. Pneumonia Regular vaccination throughout communities and improved cold storage of vaccines. Immunization controls disease like polio, measles and tuberculosis. For instance, Measles contributes to 9% of child deaths in some countries. Vaccine Preventable Diseases Community education Bed nets protect children from mosquitoes. Malaria kills one-fifth of children who die before the age of five. Malaria Vitamin A distribution twice a year in partnership with the Ministry of Health. Vitamin A, proper breast feeding and nutritious local food support proper growth. For more than 50% of the children who die before age five, malnutrition is a contributing factor. Malnutrition Five Community Supports Five Solutions Five Threats
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34. Consider the Need Source: World Vision Canada 6/1000 Under-5 mortality rate in Canada 122/1000 Under-5 mortality rate 76/1000 Infant mortality rate 38% % of under-fives (1996-2005) suffering from stunted growth 172,000 Annual number of under-5 deaths Tanzania’s Children Under the Age of Five Years