Geographic disparities and socio-demographic predictors of pertussis risk in Florida.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pertussis is a toxin-mediated respiratory illness caused by Bordetella pertussis that can result in severe complications and death, particularly in infants. Between 2008 and 2011, children less than 3 months old accounted for 83% of the pertussis deaths in the United States. Understanding the geographic disparities in the distribution of pertussis risk and identifying high risk geographic areas is necessary for guiding resource allocation and public health control strategies. Therefore, this study investigated geographic disparities and temporal changes in pertussis risk in Florida from 2010 to 2018. It also investigated socioeconomic and demographic predictors of the identified disparities.

Methods

Pertussis data covering the time period 2010-2018 were obt

SUBMITTER: Tandy CB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8415280 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature