Morbidity and mortality of acute respiratory infections in Thai Binh province, Vietnam, 2002-2005
Journal of Preventive Medicine
; : 5-12, 2008.
Artigo
em Vietnamês
| WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental)
| ID: wpr-892
Biblioteca responsável:
WPRO
ABSTRACT
Background:
Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) is a common disease in developing countries. Morbidity and mortality of ARI are high, especially among children under 15 years old.Objectives:
To describe socio-graphic factors, seasonal patterns, risky areas and determine the morbidity and mortality rates of acute respiratory infections in Thai Binh province. Subjects andmethod:
This retrospective study reviewed the medical records of 4,585 hospital admitted patients who were diagnosed with ARI including upper and lower respiratory infections such as sore throat, pharyngitis, bronchitis, pneumonia and bronchitis-pneumonia at 8 district hospitals and 1 provincial hospital in Thai Binh province during 2002-2005. The selected medical records were based on the available check list and two standard screening tests.Results:
Morbidity and mortality of ARI in Thai Binh province were 61.6 and 0.52, respectively. ARI mainly occurred among children under 5 years old, of which the highest mortality was among those under 12 months of age. Male children were at higher risk of acquiring ARI, but less prone to death than female. Occupation did not significantly associate with the risk of ARI. The morbidity increased sharply during inter-season, e.g. March and October. Thai Binh city, Kien Xuong and Tien Hai district were reported with the highest morbidity in accompany of the high mortality as consequences.Conclusion:
The prevention and control methods were recommended to annually focus on the male children aged less than 5 years old during March and October in Thai Binh city, Kien Xuong and Tien Hai district.
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Contexto em Saúde:
ODS3 - Saúde e Bem-Estar
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ODS3 - Meta 3.2 Reduzir as mortes de recém nascidos e crianças com menos de 5 anos
Problema de saúde:
Meta 3.2: Reduzir as mortes de recém nascidos e crianças com menos de 5 anos
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Doenças Não Transmissíveis
Base de dados:
WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental)
Assunto principal:
Morbidade
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Mortalidade
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo observacional
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Estudo prognóstico
Idioma:
Vietnamês
Revista:
Journal of Preventive Medicine
Ano de publicação:
2008
Tipo de documento:
Artigo