Hand-washing and diapering equipment reduces disease among children in out-of-home child care centers

Author(s): Kotch, Jonathan; Isbell, Patricia; Weber, David J.; Nguyen, Viet; Savage, Eric; Gunn, Elizabeth; Skinner, Martie; Fowlkes, Stephen; Virk, Jasveer; Allen, Jonnell;
Date Issued: 2007
Publisher(s): American Academy of Pediatrics
Description: An examination of the impact of the installation of equipment for diaper-changing, hand-washing, and food preparation that is specifically designed to reduce the transmission of infectious agents on the rate of diarrheal illness among children and their teachers in child care centers
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Journal Title: Pediatrics
Volume Number: 120
Issue Number: 1
Page Range: e29-e36
Topics: Programs, Interventions & Curricula > Interventions/Curricula > Health, Safety & Nutrition
Country: United States
States: NORTH CAROLINA
ISSN: 0031-4005 Paper
1098-4275 Online
Peer Reviewed: yes
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