East African medical journal
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To review infants and children with intussusception and assess its magnitude of concern and any seasonal variation in our environment. ⋯ The approximate incidence of intussusception in less than one-year olds is 1:7557 in Dar es Salaam. It is a concern in our environment causing considerable morbidity and mortality due to late presentation and efforts should be made to improve sanitation and hygiene, referring health facilities, socio-economic factors and probably look into ways of preventing the problem occurring. Seasonal variation was seen, most cases(78.6%) presenting in the dry season when there is shortage of water in the city.