Percentage of acute diarrheal disease in children under five in Mexico. Ensanut Continua 2022

Abstract

Objective. To estimate the percentage of acute diarrheal disease (ADD) in children under five years of age in the last two weeks, according to data from the Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición Continua 2022 (Ensanut Continua 2022). Materials and methods. Data for children under five years included in the Ensanut Continua 2022 regarding ADD in the last two weeks were analyzed. These data were compared with those of previous Ensanut. Results. The percentage of ADD in Mexico was 9.4% (95%CI: 7.9,11.2), similar to that of 2000; with differences by age group. During the ADD episode, 38.7% (95%CI: 27.7,51.0) of caregivers offer less amount of food. Conclusions. The high percentage of ADD in children under five years in Mexico in 2022 shows the need to strengthen prevention and health promotion strategies.