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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The incidence of [[chickenpox]] varies among various age groups. [[Varicella]] commonly affects children less than 10 years of age with the highest incidence among children 1-4 years of age. The incidence of [[chickenpox]] for children between 0 to 4 years of age is 5234 per 100,000 individuals. Between the years 1990-1994, the [[case fatality rate]] of [[chickenpox]] in the US/UK | The [[incidence]] of [[chickenpox]] varies among various age groups. [[Varicella]] commonly affects children less than 10 years of age with the highest [[incidence]] among children 1-4 years of age. The [[incidence]] of [[chickenpox]] for children between 0 to 4 years of age is 5234 per 100,000 individuals. Between the years 1990-1994, the [[case fatality rate]] of [[chickenpox]] in the US/UK was 2-3 per 100,000 individuals. In developed countries, [[chickenpox]] causes around 3 deaths per 100,000 individuals. | ||
==Epidemiology== | ==Epidemiology== | ||
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===Incidence=== | ===Incidence=== | ||
The [[incidence]] of [[chickenpox]] varies among various age groups. The incidence rates per 100,000 persons in each age group were as follow: | The [[incidence]] of [[chickenpox]] varies among various age groups. The [[incidence]] rates per 100,000 persons in each age group were as follow: | ||
*For age groups 0 to 4 years 5234 per 100,000 individuals | *For age groups 0 to 4 years 5234 per 100,000 individuals | ||
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*For age groups 15 to 19 years 610 per 100,000 individuals | *For age groups 15 to 19 years 610 per 100,000 individuals | ||
*For age groups >20 years 175 per 100,000 individuals | *For age groups >20 years 175 per 100,000 individuals | ||
The rates of [[incidence]] of [[chickenpox]] | The rates of [[incidence]] of [[chickenpox]] declines for older age groups.<ref name="pmid7658062">{{cite journal |vauthors=Choo PW, Donahue JG, Manson JE, Platt R |title=The epidemiology of varicella and its complications |journal=J. Infect. Dis. |volume=172 |issue=3 |pages=706–12 |year=1995 |pmid=7658062 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | ||
[[Image:Chickenpox Graph 1.jpg|center|500px]] | [[Image:Chickenpox Graph 1.jpg|center|thumb|500px|Source: https://www.cdc.gov/]] | ||
===Case Fatality Rate=== | ===Case Fatality Rate=== | ||
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*In 1970, the [[case fatality rate]] in India among adults was 52 per 100,000 cases, 20 times higher than US/UK. | *In 1970, the [[case fatality rate]] in India among adults was 52 per 100,000 cases, 20 times higher than US/UK. | ||
*Worldwide, the [[case fatality rate]] among adults was 20-25 per 100,000. <ref name="urlwww.who.int">{{cite web |url=http://www.who.int/immunization/sage/meetings/2014/april/2_SAGE_April_VZV_Seward_Varicella.pdf |title=www.who.int |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref> | *Worldwide, the [[case fatality rate]] among adults was 20-25 per 100,000. <ref name="urlwww.who.int">{{cite web |url=http://www.who.int/immunization/sage/meetings/2014/april/2_SAGE_April_VZV_Seward_Varicella.pdf |title=www.who.int |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref> | ||
[[Image:VZV - Case Fatality Rate.jpg|center|500px]] | [[Image:VZV - Case Fatality Rate.jpg|center|500px|source: WHO.int]] | ||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
===Age=== | ===Age=== | ||
*The prevalence of chicken pox decreases with age. | *The [[prevalence]] of chicken pox decreases with age. | ||
*Varicella commonly affects children less than 10 years of age with the highest incidence among children 1-4 years of age. | *Varicella commonly affects children less than 10 years of age with the highest [[incidence]] among children 1-4 years of age. | ||
[[Image:VZV_-_Age 2.jpg|center|600px]] | [[Image:VZV_-_Age 2.jpg|center|600px|source: WHO.int]] | ||
[[Image:Chickenpox Graph 3.jpg|center|600px]] | [[Image:Chickenpox Graph 3.jpg|center|600px|source: WHO.int]] | ||
===Gender=== | ===Gender=== | ||
*The prevalence and incidence of chickenpox generally | *The [[prevalence]] and [[incidence]] of chickenpox generally do not vary by gender. | ||
* | *Chickenpox is more prevalent in females between the ages of 15 - 24 as compared to males.<ref name="pmid14979582">{{cite journal |vauthors=Fleming DM, Cross KW, Cobb WA, Chapman RS |title=Gender difference in the incidence of shingles |journal=Epidemiol. Infect. |volume=132 |issue=1 |pages=1–5 |year=2004 |pmid=14979582 |pmc=2870070 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | ||
===Race=== | ===Race=== | ||
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===Developed Countries=== | ===Developed Countries=== | ||
The epidemiology and demographics of chickenpox in | The [[epidemiology]] and [[demographics]] of chickenpox in developed countries are as follows:<ref name="urlwww.who.int">{{cite web |url=http://www.who.int/immunization/sage/meetings/2014/april/2_SAGE_April_VZV_Seward_Varicella.pdf |title=www.who.int |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref> | ||
*Incidence | *[[Incidence]] | ||
**1500 – 1600 per 100,000 persons per year | **1500 – 1600 per 100,000 persons per year | ||
* | *[[Case fatality rate|Case-fatality rate]] | ||
**3 deaths per 100,000 | **3 deaths per 100,000 cases | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Overview
The incidence of chickenpox varies among various age groups. Varicella commonly affects children less than 10 years of age with the highest incidence among children 1-4 years of age. The incidence of chickenpox for children between 0 to 4 years of age is 5234 per 100,000 individuals. Between the years 1990-1994, the case fatality rate of chickenpox in the US/UK was 2-3 per 100,000 individuals. In developed countries, chickenpox causes around 3 deaths per 100,000 individuals.
Epidemiology
Incidence
The incidence of chickenpox varies among various age groups. The incidence rates per 100,000 persons in each age group were as follow:
- For age groups 0 to 4 years 5234 per 100,000 individuals
- For age groups 5 to 9 years 4132 per 100,000 individuals
- For age groups 10 to 14 years 1404 per 100,000 individuals
- For age groups 15 to 19 years 610 per 100,000 individuals
- For age groups >20 years 175 per 100,000 individuals
The rates of incidence of chickenpox declines for older age groups.[1]
Case Fatality Rate
Between the years 1990-1994, case fatality rate in the US/UK is 2-3 per 100,000.
- The case fatality rate among children was 1 per 100,000.
- In 2008 the case fatality rate in Brazil estimated case fatality rate is 4 per 100,000. [2]
- In 2000 the case fatality rate in Guinea Bissau was approximately 129 per 100,000 cases, 50 times higher than US/UK.
- In 1970, the case fatality rate in India among adults was 52 per 100,000 cases, 20 times higher than US/UK.
- Worldwide, the case fatality rate among adults was 20-25 per 100,000. [2]
Demographics
Age
- The prevalence of chicken pox decreases with age.
- Varicella commonly affects children less than 10 years of age with the highest incidence among children 1-4 years of age.
Gender
- The prevalence and incidence of chickenpox generally do not vary by gender.
- Chickenpox is more prevalent in females between the ages of 15 - 24 as compared to males.[3]
Race
- There is no racial predilection for chickenpox.
Developed Countries
The epidemiology and demographics of chickenpox in developed countries are as follows:[2]
- Incidence
- 1500 – 1600 per 100,000 persons per year
- Case-fatality rate
- 3 deaths per 100,000 cases
Gallery
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Varicella cases and states reporting, United States, 1972-1996. From Public Health Image Library (PHIL). [4]
References
- ↑ Choo PW, Donahue JG, Manson JE, Platt R (1995). "The epidemiology of varicella and its complications". J. Infect. Dis. 172 (3): 706–12. PMID 7658062.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "www.who.int" (PDF).
- ↑ Fleming DM, Cross KW, Cobb WA, Chapman RS (2004). "Gender difference in the incidence of shingles". Epidemiol. Infect. 132 (1): 1–5. PMC 2870070. PMID 14979582.
- ↑ "Public Health Image Library (PHIL)".