Predisposing Factors of Gastroenteritis :

1) Nutritional status
>Breast-fed infants are better nourished than formula-fed infants
~ Breast-fed infants have stronger immunity.

2) Water quality
>Unboiled water, drink water directly from tap water.
~ Microorganisms in tap water are not killed if the water is consumed directly from the tap water.

3) Feeding Practices
> Cutlery used to feed the children – whether they are clean or dirty

> Contamination of food :
~ Uncovered food
~ Consume food which drops on the floor

> Sharing of food – the bacteria can be transmitted though saliva

4) Personal hygiene
> Never wash hands before eating .

>Putting fingers into the mouth eg. after having fun in the playground or playing with dirt.

5) Environment factors
> Dirty environment

>Poor house sanitation which attracts house flies, cockroaches, mouse etc.