BMC public health · 2004
Geographic correlation between deprivation and risk of meningococcal disease: an ecological study.
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Williams Christopher J, Willocks Lorna J, Lake Iain R, Hunter Paul R
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BACKGROUND: Meningitis caused by Neisseria meningitidis is a serious infection which is most common in young children and adolescents. This study investigated the relationships between the incidence and age distribution of meningococcal disease, and socioeconomic environment.
METHODS: An ecological design was used, including mapping using a Geographical Information System (GIS) at census ward level.
RESULTS: Incidence of meningococcal disease was highest in the most deprived wards, with a relative risk of 1.97 (1.55 - 2.51). Mapping revealed geographical coincidence of deprivation and meningococcal disease, particularly in urban areas. Two-thirds of the increased incidence was due to cases in the under fives.
CONCLUSIONS: The results suggest that area deprivation is a risk factor for meningococcal disease, and that its effects are seen most in young children.
METHODS: An ecological design was used, including mapping using a Geographical Information System (GIS) at census ward level.
RESULTS: Incidence of meningococcal disease was highest in the most deprived wards, with a relative risk of 1.97 (1.55 - 2.51). Mapping revealed geographical coincidence of deprivation and meningococcal disease, particularly in urban areas. Two-thirds of the increased incidence was due to cases in the under fives.
CONCLUSIONS: The results suggest that area deprivation is a risk factor for meningococcal disease, and that its effects are seen most in young children.