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Table 3 Model-predicted omphalitis-related resource use associated with CHX and DCC for a birth cohort of 500,000 for 1 year

From: Cost and consequences of using 7.1 % chlorhexidine gel for newborn umbilical cord care in Kenya

 

DCC

CHX

Difference

Workdays lost

423,874

309,428

-114,446

Bed days

161,072

117,583

-43,489

Outpatient visits

48,322

35,275

-13,047

  1. CHX chlorhexidine; DCC dry cord care