In:
Epidemiology and Infection, Cambridge University Press (CUP), Vol. 145, No. 13 ( 2017-10), p. 2735-2744
Abstract:
Diarrhea is a common cause of morbidity and mortality and the incidence of diarrhea in the world has changed little over the past four decades. To assess the prevalence of and healthcare practices for diarrhea, a cross-sectional study was conducted in Pudong, Shanghai, China. In October 2014, a total of 5324 community residents were interviewed. Respondents were asked if they had experienced diarrhea (defined as ⩾3 passages of watery, loose, bloody, or mucoid stools within a 24-h period) in the previous month prior to the interview. The monthly prevalence of diarrhea was 4·1% (95% CI: 3·3–4·8), corresponding to an incidence rate of 0·54 episodes per person-year. The proportion of individuals with diarrhea who sought healthcare was 21·2% (95% CI: 13·4–29·0). Diarrhea continues to impose a considerable burden on the community and healthcare system in Pudong. Young age and travel were identified as predictors of increased diarrhea occurrence.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0950-2688
,
1469-4409
DOI:
10.1017/S0950268817001844
Language:
English
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Publication Date:
2017
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1470211-3
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