Abstract: BackgroundPneumonia, diarrhoea, and malaria are among the leading causes of death in children. These deaths are largely preventable if appropriate care is sought early. This review aimed to determine the percentage of caregivers in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) with a child less than 5 years who were able to recognise illness in their child and subsequently sought care from different types of healthcare providers.Methods and findingsWe conducted a systematic literature review of studies that reported recognition of, and/or care seeki...
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Topics: 
Pediatrics
Intensive care medicine
Family medicine