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Poliomyelitis in the world.

W C Cockburn, S G Drozdov

    Bulletin of the World Health Organization
    |January 1, 1970
    PubMed
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    Poliomyelitis (polio) incidence is declining in Europe and North America but rising in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Urgent epidemic control measures are needed where vaccination programs are not feasible.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Epidemiology
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Poliomyelitis incidence has significantly decreased in Europe and North America.
    • However, rising polio cases and frequent outbreaks are observed in Africa, Asia, and Central and South America.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the global incidence of poliomyelitis.
    • To highlight the contrasting trends of polio in different world regions.
    • To inform strategies for future polio control.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of publications from the World Health Organization.
    • Analysis of poliomyelitis incidence data from various global regions.

    Main Results:

    • Polio incidence has fallen to low levels in Europe and North America.

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  • Increasing polio incidence and large outbreaks are reported in many African, Asian, and Latin American countries.
  • Current outbreaks are smaller than historical pre-vaccine epidemics but are growing.

    • Conclusions:

    • Countries with rising polio incidence face potential widespread epidemics.
    • Proactive planning for epidemic control measures is crucial in regions lacking regular vaccination programs.
    • Prompt recognition and response to polio upsurges are essential for control.