Population-based study of acute respiratory infections in children, Greenland
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Acute respiratory infections (ARI) are frequent in Inuit children, in terms of incidence and severity. A cohort of 294 children < 2 years of age was formed in Sisimiut, a community on the west coast of Greenland, and followed from 1996 to 1998. Data on ARI were collected during weekly visits at home and child-care centers; visits to the community health center were also recorded. The cohort had respiratory symptoms on 41.6% and fever on 4.9% of surveyed days. The incidence of upper and lower respiratory tract infections was 1.6 episodes and 0.9 episodes per 100 days at risk, respectively. Up to 65% of the episodes of ARI caused activity restriction; 40% led to contact with the health center. Compared with studies from other parts of the world, the incidence of ARI appears to be high in Inuit children.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 6 |
Pages (from-to) | 586-593 |
Number of pages | 8 |
ISSN | 1080-6040 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2002 |
ID: 259816637