Diarrheal diseases are the second major cause of death among under-five children globally. It kills about million people each year, with 60–70% of them being children under 5 years of age. It is also the second leading cause of morbidity in Ethiopia, with Benishangul Gumuz region bearing burden the highest with 169/1000 under five. | Prevalence and associated factors of acute diarrhea among under-five children in Kamashi district western Ethiopia Community-based study