[Mortality (1951-1986) and morbidity (1977-1988) from appendicitis in Spain].
The study describes the mortality (1951-1986) and morbidity (1977-1988) from appendicitis in Spain. Mortality decreased steadily throughout the study period; it was higher in men and in the elderly, both men and women. Hospital morbidity from appendicitis decreased by 40% from 1977 to 1988; this decrease was more pronounced in elderly patients; morbidity was higher in patients 15 to 24 years old. Possible causes of this evolution in morbidity are discussed.
Cortés Vizcaino
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Departamento de Medicina Preventiva y Salud Pública, Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad de Valencia.
Giménez Fernández
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FJ
Corella Piquer
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MD
Talamante Serrulla
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S
Calatayud Sarthou
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A
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000401:mortality; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016014:Linear Models; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009017:Morbidity; D013030:Spain / Q000453:epidemiology