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[Study on incidence of acute flaccid paralysis in Hebei]
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This study tracked Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) in Hebei children (0-14 years) from 1990-1992. Results show varying AFP incidence rates, with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) being the primary cause.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurology
- Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Context:
- The study investigated the incidence of Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) in Hebei Province, China, between 1990 and 1992.
- Data was collected from 214 hospitals across 12 prefectures and cities, with detailed investigation in 3 prefectures.
Purpose:
- To determine the incidence rates of AFP and non-polio AFP in children aged 0-14 years.
- To analyze the age-specific incidence, particularly in children under 5 years.
- To identify the primary causes of AFP, specifically the contribution of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS).
Summary:
- The annual average incidence of AFP was 1.498/100,000 and non-polio AFP was 0.988/100,000 among children aged 0-14 years.
- For children under 5 years, the incidence rates were higher: 2.917/100,000 for AFP and 1.591/100,000 for non-polio AFP.
- Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) was identified as the leading cause, accounting for 54.06% of all AFP cases.
Impact:
- Provides crucial epidemiological data on AFP in a specific region and time period.
- Highlights the significant burden of non-polio causes, particularly GBS, in pediatric AFP.
- Informs public health strategies for surveillance and management of AFP, especially in young children.
Abstract:
A study on the incidence of Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) among 0-14 year-old children in 1990-1992 was carried out in all over 12 prefectures and cities level hospitals in Hebei. The county level hospitals were investigated in 3 of 12 prefectures and cities. A total of 214 hospitals were investigated. The result showed that the annual average incidence of AFP and non-polio AFP among 0-14 year-old children in 1990-1992 were 1.498/100000 and 0.988/100000, respectively. The annual average incidence of them among < 5 year-old children were 2.917/100000, 1.591/100000, respectively. The incidence of AFP and non-polio AFP were different in each prefecture and city. GBS accounts for 54.06% of all AFP cases.