From: Milk handling practices and consumption behavior among Borana pastoralists in southern Ethiopia
Category of awareness | Number of informants |
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Consumption of milk in any form has no negative health impact | 25 |
Consumption of soured milk or milk products exacerbates gastritis | 3 |
Consumption of milk stored in non-smoked containers delays healing of wounds | 2 |
Consumption of raw milk causes formation of curd in children’s stomachs and upon vomiting, may suffocate the child | 1 |
Consumption of milk causes general gastrointestinal disturbance | 6 |
Undetermined response | 3 |