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dc.contributor.author | Heyworth, J. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Jardine, A. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Glonek, G. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Maynard, E. | - |
dc.date.issued | 2006 | - |
dc.identifier.citation | Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 2006; 21(8):1320-1325 | - |
dc.identifier.issn | 0815-9319 | - |
dc.identifier.issn | 1440-1746 | - |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/2440/24112 | - |
dc.description | The definitive version is available at www.blackwell-synergy.com | - |
dc.description.abstract | Background: Gastroenteritis is an important cause of morbidity in both adults and children worldwide. Although the burden of morbidity and mortality is highest in developing countries, gastroenteritis is still a significant cause of morbidity in Australia, particularly in young children. The aims of the present study were to determine the incidence of gastroenteritis among 4–6-year-old children in South Australia, to describe the impact on daily activities of the child and caregiver and estimate the cost of gastroenteritis in this population. Methods: A diary study of drinking water consumption and gastrointestinal and respiratory symptoms was undertaken among 965 rural children in South Australia over a 6-week period during February–May 1999. Data on the response to gastrointestinal episodes were collected by telephone surveys midway and at the end of the 6-week period. Costing was based on the methods of Hellard et al . Results: The incidence of community gastroenteritis among 4–6-year-old children was 5.53 episodes per child-year (95% confidence interval: 4.87–5.80). The costs associated with childhood gastroenteritis were estimated to be between $AU16 858 360 and $AU22 477 814 per annum. Conclusions: The incidence of community gastroenteritis among the 4–6-year-olds in the South Australian population is high and it costs the community a significant amount of money in terms of direct medical costs and time lost by parents and carers looking after their ill children. | - |
dc.description.statementofresponsibility | Jane S Heyworth, Andrew Jardine, Gary Glonek and Edward J Maynard | - |
dc.language.iso | en | - |
dc.publisher | Blackwell Publishing Asia | - |
dc.source.uri | http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1746.2006.04142.x | - |
dc.subject | Humans | - |
dc.subject | Gastroenteritis | - |
dc.subject | Incidence | - |
dc.subject | Risk Factors | - |
dc.subject | Cost of Illness | - |
dc.subject | Child | - |
dc.subject | Child, Preschool | - |
dc.subject | Costs and Cost Analysis | - |
dc.subject | Health Care Costs | - |
dc.subject | South Australia | - |
dc.subject | Female | - |
dc.subject | Male | - |
dc.title | Incidence, impact on the family and cost of gastroenteritis among 4 to 6-year-old children in South Australia | - |
dc.type | Journal article | - |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.1111/j.1440-1746.2006.04142.x | - |
pubs.publication-status | Published | - |
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