WHO and UNICEF Recommended Low Osmolarity ORS
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In 2003, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) jointly recommended a new, reduced osmolarity oral rehydration salts (ORS) formulation to replace the previous standard. This pivotal decision was based on extensive research demonstrating the superior efficacy of the new formula in treating diarrhea and dehydration, especially in children.
