Temporal Trends inBordetella pertussisPopulations, Denmark, 1949–2010

Temporal Trends in Bordetella pertussis Populations, Denmark, 1949–2010

We used multilocus variable-number tandem repeat analysis and multiple antigen sequence typing to characterize isolates of Bordetella pertussis strains circulating in Denmark during periods with and without pertussis vaccination coverage. Our results show substantial shifts in the B. pertussis population over time and a reduction in genetic diversity. These changes might have resulted from the ...

Temporal trends in stroke admissions in Denmark 1997–2009

BACKGROUND The Stroke burden is increasing in many populations where health institutions may experience more patients. We wanted to examine whether incidence rates and absolute number of hospitalized stroke patients remained stable in Denmark during a 13 years period where exposure to major stroke risk factors decreased, changes in stroke treatment was implemented, and the age of the population...

Trends in human leptospirosis in Denmark, 1980 to 2012.

Nationwide trends in glucose-lowering drug use, Denmark, 1999–2014

PURPOSE The objective of this study was to examine nationwide population-based time trends in the utilization of all glucose-lowering drugs in Denmark from 1999 to 2014. METHODS Based on nationwide data from the Register of Medicinal Products Statistics, we retrieved sales statistics on glucose-lowering drugs and reported the total number of users and the prevalence of users per 1,000 inhabit...

Regional analysis of groundwater nitrate concentrations and trends in Denmark

Regional analysis of groundwater nitrate concentrations and trends in Denmark in regard to agricultural influence B. Hansen, T. Dalgaard, L. Thorling, B. Sørensen, and M. Erlandsen Department of Groundwater and Quaternary Geology Mapping, Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland – GEUS, Lyseng Allé 1, 8270 Højbjerg, Denmark Department of Agroecology, Aarhus University, Denmark Department of H...