Epidemiological indicators and epidemiology of measles in the English-speaking Caribbean and Suriname

ABSTRACT

The main purpose of this article is to discuss the definitions and limitations of the indicators used to study the epidemiology of measles in the English-speaking Caribbean and Suriname. In addition, the epidemiology of measles over the past ten years is briefly reviewed, with a focus on recent epidemics. The predicted epidemilogical picture of measles over the next few years is also discussed and, finally, the difference between elimination and eradiction of measles is explained.