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Corporate Authors:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
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The facts:

• Pneumonia is the #1 infectious disease killer of children under 5

• 99% of pneumonia deaths in children under 5 occur in low & middle income countries

USA: 300

China: 33,000

Ethiopia: 35,000

DRC: 48,000

Pakistan: 71,000

Nigeria: 121,000

India: 174,000

Simple, proven solutions:

• Exclusive breastfeeding for baby’s first 6 months

• Vaccination

• Safe drinking water and good sanitation

• Frequent hand washing with soap

• Good nutrition, especially for kids aged 6 months to 2 years

• Adequate indoor ventilation


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Anniversaries And Special Events
Pneumonia
Pneumonia/prevention & Control
Public Health

Series:
World Pneumonia Day
Document Type:
Poster
Name as Subject:
World Pneumonia Day
Collection(s):
Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection
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