The impact of demographic change on the estimated future burden of infectious diseases: examples from hepatitis B and seasonal influenza in the Netherlands

The impact of demographic change on the estimated future burden of infectious diseases: examples from hepatitis B and seasonal influenza in the Netherlands

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>For accurate estimation of the future burden of communicable diseases, the dynamics of the population at risk – namely population growth and population ageing – need to be taken into account. Accurate burden estimates are necessary f...

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Main Authors: McDonald Scott A, van Lier Alies, Plass Dietrich, Kretzschmar Mirjam EE
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-12-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Population ageing
Influenza
Hepatitis B
Disease burden
Disability-adjusted life-years
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1046

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