Abstract
In 2009, 2 390 cases of pertussis were reported in Poland. The incidence 6.3 per 100 000 was higher, 9.5% more compared to the last year (5.7). Highest incidence 38.1 per 100 000 population was observed in 3 years old children and like last year in 10-14 age group (34.7) and among urban areas population. Of 2 390 cases 1079 (45%) were hospitalized. In 2009 no death attributed to pertussis was reported.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Age Distribution
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Incidence
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Infant
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Infant, Newborn
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Male
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Mass Vaccination / statistics & numerical data*
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Pertussis Vaccine / administration & dosage*
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Poland / epidemiology
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Registries / statistics & numerical data*
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Rural Population / statistics & numerical data
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Sex Distribution
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Urban Population / statistics & numerical data
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Whooping Cough / diagnosis*
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Whooping Cough / epidemiology*
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Whooping Cough / mortality
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Whooping Cough / prevention & control