Epidemiological indicators and the epidemiology of measles in the English-speaking Caribbean and Suriname.

J. E. Tollefson; C. J. Hospedales; F. M. White

Epidemiological indicators and the epidemiology of measles in the English-speaking Caribbean and Suriname.

J. E. Tollefson, C. J. Hospedales, F. M. White

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The main purpose of this article is to discuss the definitions and limitations of the indicators used to study the epidemiology of measles in the English-speaking Caribbean and Suriname. In addition, the epidemiology of measles over the past ten years is briefly reviewed, with a focus on recent epidemics. The predicted epidemiological picture of measles over the next few years is also discussed and, finally, the difference between elimination and eradication of measles is explained.

Idioma original	English
Páginas (desde-hasta)	2-7
Número de páginas	6
Publicación	West Indian Medical Journal
Volumen	41
N.º	1
Estado	Published - mar. 1992
Publicado de forma externa	Sí

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