"The discovery that sodium and glucose transport in the small intestine are linked, allowing glucose to accelerate solute and water absorption is potentially the most significant medical breakthrough of the century." The Lancet Every year on the 29th of July, Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) Day is observed to emphasize the relevance of ORS as a cost-effective health intervention. Diarrhea dehydration can be avoided by providing extra fluids at home and providing patients with a glucose-electrolyte solution orally. This method of administering fluids to prevent or treat dehydration is known as oral rehydration therapy (ORT).
This World ORS day, we bring to you a short quiz based on some facts about the oral rehydration solution. Take the quiz and probe your knowledge! Source: WHO,UNICEF
