[TriLUG] file and directory count

[JoJo Almario]

I have a newbie question.  Is there a command (like du -, or ls-  ) that 
will give me a file and directory count?  like how many files and 
directories under /home/users without having to count them one by one 
after doing a "du" or an "ls" or "ll -a" command?

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JoJo Almario
Systems Administrator
Intrahealth International inc.
Office - 919-843-5145
Fax    - 919-966-6816
jalmario at intrahealth.org