Tetanus: A rare but preventable cause of mortality among drug users and the elderly

被引：10
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作者：
Sangalli, M [1 ]
Chierchini, P [1 ]
Aylward, RB [1 ]
Forastiere, F [1 ]
机构：
[1] OSSERVATORIO EPIDEMIOL REG LAZIO,I-00198 ROME,ITALY
来源：
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY | 1996年 / 12卷 / 05期
关键词：
elderly; immunization; intravenous drug use; tetanus;
D O I：
10.1007/BF00144009
中图分类号：
R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
学科分类号：
1004 ; 120402 ;
摘要：
Forty deaths due to tetanus were reported in Lazio, Italy, during 1985-1994. Retired persons accounted for 48% of all deaths. Intravenous drug use was the most commonly identified risk factor among individuals aged less than 40 years. The frequent utilization of curative health services by drug users and the elderly should be used as an opportunity to update their immunization status.
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