The impact of immigration and vaccination in reducing the incidence of hepatitis B in Catalonia (Spain)

The impact of immigration and vaccination in reducing the incidence of hepatitis B in Catalonia (Spain)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a major cause of liver disease and liver cancer worldwide according to the World Health Organization. Following acute HBV infection, 1-5% of infected healthy adults and up to 90% of infected i...

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Main Authors: Oviedo Manuel, Muñoz M, Carmona Gloria, Borrás Eva, Batalla Joan, Soldevila Nuria, Domínguez Angela
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Hepatitis B
Incidence
Vaccination
Immigration
GLM model
GAM model
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/614

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