Potential interventions for the prevention of childhood pneumonia in developing countries: a systematic review.
This article describes the background and framework for a systematic review of potential interventions for preventing pneumonia among under-5-year-olds in developing countries. Twenty-eight intervention areas are identified in six groups -- immunization, case management/chemoprophylaxis of high-risk children, improving nutrition, reducing environmental pollution, reducing transmission of pathogens, and improving child care practices. Calculation of the potential impacts is illustrated and the expected outcomes are also described.
Kirkwood
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Department of Epidemiology and Population Sciences, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, England.
Gove
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Rogers
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Lob-Levyt
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Arthur
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Campbell
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D002669:Child Welfare; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003906:Developing Countries; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011014:Pneumonia / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011322:Primary Prevention / Q000379:methods*; D012307:Risk Factors