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Hepatitis A-related mortality in California, 1989-2000: Analysis of multiple cause - Coded death data

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  • Wise, M.E.
  • Sorvillo, F.

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Objectives. We estimated the hepatitis A (HA) mortality rate in California, assessed demographic differences in HA-related mortality, and examined comorbidities listed on death certificates in order to provide information for health policy and planning related to HA vaccination. Methods. We identified HA-related deaths in California from 1989 to 2000 with multiple-cause-of-death files and calculated mortality rates and rate ratios. Results. We identified 402 HA-related deaths between 1989 and 2000; the annual age-adjusted HA-related mortality rate was 1.20 deaths per 1 million persons. Older individuals, men, Latinos, and American Indians/Alaska Natives had elevated mortality rates. Liver conditions and non-A viral hepatitis infections were more common among HA-related deaths than among all other deaths. Conclusions. Current immunization practices should be reevaluated and the expansion of current vaccination guidelines for groups that have elevated HA-related mortality rates should be considered.

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  • Wise, M.E. & Sorvillo, F., 2005. "Hepatitis A-related mortality in California, 1989-2000: Analysis of multiple cause - Coded death data," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 95(5), pages 900-905.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2003.035485_1
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2003.035485
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