title: [Pertussis in Poland in 2008].
abstract: In 2008, 2 163 cases of pertussis were reported in Poland. The incidence 5.7 per 100 000 was higher, 9% more compared to the last year (5.2). Highest incidence 37.7 per 100 000 population was observed in 10 - 14 age group and among urban areas population in all age groups. Of 2163 cases 870 (40%) were hospitalized. In 2008 one death attributed to pertussis was reported.
authors: Zakład Epidemiologii, Narodowego Instytutu Zdrowia Publicznego - Państwowego Zakładu Higieny w Warszawie. istankiewicz@pzh.gov.pl
authors: Iwona
authors: I
authors: Paradowska-Stankiewicz
authors: Jolanta
authors: J
authors: Rudowska
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D017677:Age Distribution; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D032541:Mass Vaccination / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D010567:Pertussis Vaccine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D011044:Poland / Q000453:epidemiology; D012042:Registries / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012424:Rural Population / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D017678:Sex Distribution; D014505:Urban Population / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D014917:Whooping Cough / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000401:mortality / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D010567:Pertussis Vaccine