Pneumococcal disease in the Arabian Gulf: Recognizing the challenge and moving toward a solution

Summary: Pneumococcal disease has substantial incidence, morbidity and mortality in older adults. Decreased birth rates and longer lifespans indicate that the global population is aging, although rates of aging differ between countries [1]. In 2010, the proportion of the population aged >60 years...

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Main Authors: Charles Feldman, Emad Abdulkarim, Fatma Alattar, Faryal Al Lawati, Hisham Al Khatib, Muna Al Maslamani, Idris Al Obaidani, Mosaab Al Salah, Mohamed Farghaly, Entesar H. Husain, Eiman Mokadas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2013-12-01
Series:Journal of Infection and Public Health
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876034113000968