Geographic correlation between deprivation and risk of meningococcal disease: an ecological study

Geographic correlation between deprivation and risk of meningococcal disease: an ecological study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Meningitis caused by <it>Neisseria meningitidis </it>is a serious infection which is most common in young children and adolescents. This study investigated the relationships between the incidence and age distribution of m...

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Main Authors: Lake Iain R, Willocks Lorna J, Williams Christopher J, Hunter Paul R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2004-07-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Meningitis
meningococcal
Meningococcal infections
Communicable disease
Geography
Maps
Socioeconomic factors.
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/4/30

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