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Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|December 3, 2005
Summary
Infectious intestinal diseases (IID) affect one in five UK individuals annually, primarily from food, person-to-person, and animal contact. In 2004, over 15,000 cases were reported, resulting in hospitalizations and fatalities.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Infectious Diseases
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Infectious intestinal diseases (IID) represent a significant public health concern in the UK.
- A substantial portion of the population experiences IID annually, with various transmission routes.
- Understanding the epidemiology of IID is crucial for effective prevention and control strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize the incidence and sources of infectious intestinal diseases in the UK.
- To highlight the impact of IID on healthcare utilization and mortality.
- To identify the primary causative agents of IID.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of reported cases of infectious intestinal disease in the UK.
- Categorization of disease sources (food, person-to-person, animal-to-human).
- Identification of common etiological agents responsible for IID.
Main Results:
- One in five individuals in the UK contracts an IID each year.
- In 2004, 15,898 cases were reported, with 134 hospital admissions and 11 deaths.
- Common sources include food, person-to-person, and animal-to-human transmission.
Conclusions:
- Infectious intestinal diseases are highly prevalent in the UK population.
- Gastroenteritis should be presumed infectious in the absence of contrary evidence.
- Effective public health interventions targeting common transmission routes are essential.