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If the child did have diarrhea, they are further asked whether either oral rehydration therapy or increased fluids, with continued feeding was administered. The term \"diarrhea,\" as defined by the DHS, should include all forms of diarrhea, such as bloody stools (indicative of dysentery), watery stools, and other variations. This definition encompasses both the mother's understanding and locally-used terms.\n\n### Development relevance:\nMost diarrhea-related deaths are due to dehydration, and many of these deaths can be prevented with the use of oral rehydration salts at home.\n\n### Limitations and exceptions:\nRecommendations for the use of oral rehydration therapy have changed over time based on scientific progress, so it is difficult to accurately compare use rates across countries. Until the current recommended method for home management of diarrhea is adopted and applied in all countries, the data should be used with caution. Also, the prevalence of diarrhea may vary by season. 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