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Incidence of gastroenteritis in Norway – a population-based survey

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 September 2003

M. KUUSI ,
P. AAVITSLAND ,
B. GONDROSEN  and
G. KAPPERUD
M. KUUSI
Affiliation:
Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Oslo, Norway European Programme for Intervention Epidemiology Training (EPIET)
P. AAVITSLAND
Affiliation:
Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Oslo, Norway
B. GONDROSEN
Affiliation:
Norwegian Food Control Authority, Oslo, Norway
G. KAPPERUD
Affiliation:
Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Oslo, Norway Norwegian School of Veterinary Science, Oslo, Norway
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Abstract

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In 1999–2000 we conducted a one-year, retrospective population-based survey in Norway to estimate the incidence of gastroenteritis and study the association with selected exposures. A self-administered questionnaire was mailed to 3000 persons selected at random from the population registry, with 250 persons being contacted each month. The response rate was 61%. The incidence of acute gastroenteritis was 1·2 per person-year. The incidence was higher for women than for men. Of the total of 171 cases, 29 (17%) consulted a physician, 13 (8%) reported that a stool sample was taken, and 7 (4%) were admitted to hospital. Among children aged less than 15 years, drinking water from a private water supply was associated with illness, while using chlorinated water was protective. Among adults aged 20–40 years, travelling abroad was associated with illness. The incidence in our survey is similar to rates found by FoodNet in United States.

Type
Research Article
Information
Epidemiology & Infection , Volume 131 , Issue 1 , August 2003 , pp. 591 - 597
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© 2003 Cambridge University Press