WHO EMRO | Epidemiological characteristics and trends in the incidence of animal bites in Maku County, Islamic Republic of Iran, 2003−2012 PDF version
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This study examined the epidemiological characteristics and incidence over time of animal bites in Maku County. Data were obtained from health centre records of animal bites from 2003 to 2012. Information on demographic characteristics and bite-related factors were recorded. A total of 2232 people were bitten; the frequency of bites was highest among males (75.4%), rural residents (72.3%) and those Caractéristiques et tendances épidémiologiques de l’incidence des morsures d’animaux dans la préfecture de Makou (République islamique d’Iran), 2003-2012
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Epidemiological characteristics and trends in the incidence of animal bites in Maku County, Islamic Republic of Iran, 2003-2012.
This study examined the epidemiological characteristics and incidence over time of animal bites in Maku County. Data were obtained from health centre records of animal bites from 2003 to 2012. Information on demographic characteristics and bite-related factors were recorded. A total of 2232 people were bitten; the frequency of bites was highest among males (75.4%), rural residents (72.3%) and t...
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تاریخ انتشار 2017