Burden of self-reported acute gastrointestinal illness in China: a population-based survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acute gastrointestinal illness (AGI) is an important public-health problem worldwide. Previous national studies of the incidence of AGI in China were performed decades ago, and detailed information was not available. This study therefore sought to determine the magnitude, distribution, and burden of self-reported AGI in China.

Methods

Twelve-month, retrospective face-to-face surveys were conducted in 20 sentinel sites from six provinces between July 2010 and July 2011.

Results

In total, 39686 interviews were completed. The overall adjusted monthly prevalence of AGI was 4.2% (95% confidence interval, 4.0-4.4), corresponding to 0.56 episodes of AGI per person-year. Rates of AGI were highest in children aged < 5 years. Healthcare was sought by 56.1% of those r

SUBMITTER: Chen Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3655923 | biostudies-literature | 2013 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature