Prevalence of hepatitis A in children and adolescents in Adana, Turkey

Indian Pediatr. 2002 Oct;39(10):936-41.

Abstract

The present study was aimed at determining the seroprevalence of anti-HAV in children and adolescents in the city of Adana, Turkey. The overall prevalence of anti-HAV was 44.4% (316/711). The prevalence increased with advancing age i.e. 28.8% (2.1-6 yr), 49.8% (6.1-12 yr), and 68% (12.1-16.5 yr) (P < 0.0001). Seroprevalence was significantly lower in children less than 6 years and belonging to higher socioeconomic status.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Hepatitis A / epidemiology*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Seroepidemiologic Studies
  • Social Class
  • Socioeconomic Factors
  • Turkey / epidemiology
  • Urban Population