We have located links that may give you full text access.
Preventing Foodborne and Enteric Illnesses Among At-Risk Populations in the United States and Rhode Island.
Rhode Island Medical Journal 2016 November 2
One out of every six people in the United States is estimated to become sick each year from pathogens that can cause foodborne illness. The groups at greatest risk for serious illness, hospitalization, or death include young children, older adults, people with chronic conditions, and pregnant women. Such health disparities must be considered along with those disparities that may exist among racial and ethnic groups and among groups of varying socioeconomic status. We analyzed risk profiles for enteric disease using data from Rhode Island and the nation as a whole, exploring disparities among groups defined by demographic and health characteristics. As expected, disparities in the burden of enteric illnesses are not limited to racial or ethnic differences in disease burden, or in differences otherwise attributable to socioeconomic status. Age is an especially important determinant of risk, as is residential status. Other groups found to be especially vulnerable to foodborne and enteric illnesses in Rhode Island include pregnant women and those with certain health conditions (e.g., cancer, liver disease or immunosuppression). By understanding what groups are at increased risk, providers can more effectively counsel their patients to mitigate risk and effectively treat these conditions. [Full article available at https://rimed.org/rimedicaljournal-2016-11.asp].
Full text links
Related Resources
Get seemless 1-tap access through your institution/university
For the best experience, use the Read mobile app
All material on this website is protected by copyright, Copyright © 1994-2024 by WebMD LLC.
This website also contains material copyrighted by 3rd parties.
By using this service, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy.
Your Privacy Choices
You can now claim free CME credits for this literature searchClaim now
Get seemless 1-tap access through your institution/university
For the best experience, use the Read mobile app