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[Respiratory tract infections in children treated on an outpatient basis for a year]
1Poradni Dzieciecej Przychodni Lekarskiej PKP w Elblagu.
Wiadomosci Lekarskie (Warsaw, Poland : 1960)
|September 1, 1993
Insights
Pediatric respiratory tract infections were common in Elblag in 1991, representing over 24% of all patient visits. High illness rates occurred year-round, despite seasonal variations, indicating a persistent public health concern.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Epidemiology
Context:
- Analysis of pediatric patient records from the Railway Health Service in Elblag.
- Focus on respiratory tract diseases in children during 1991.
Purpose:
- To analyze the incidence and patterns of respiratory tract diseases in children.
- To understand the prevalence of these common childhood illnesses within a specific healthcare setting.
Summary:
- Respiratory tract infections constituted 24.17% of pediatric outpatient attendance.
- Peak occurrences noted in July (255.42%) and March (53.62%).
- High morbidity rates were observed consistently throughout the year, not limited to specific seasons.
Impact:
- Highlights the significant burden of respiratory infections on pediatric healthcare services.
- Provides data for understanding seasonal and year-round trends in childhood respiratory illnesses.
- Informs public health strategies for managing pediatric respiratory diseases.
Abstract:
On the basis of doctor's work record an analysis was done of respiratory tract diseases in children treated in the Paediatric Division of the Regional outpatient Clinic of the Railway Health Service in Elblag in 1991. Respiratory tract infections accounted for 24.17% attendance (255.42% in July and 53.62% in March). Despite periodicity, high morbidity persisted over the whole year.