Tetanus seroepidemiology and factors influencing immunity status among farmers of advanced age

Serkan Öncü, Mete Önde, Selcen Öncü, Filiz Ergin and Barçın Öztürk

Health Policy, 2011, vol. 100, issue 2, 305-309

Abstract: Tetanus, which is a vaccine preventable disease, remains a significant health concern. The mortality is especially high in elderly and farming is a significant risk factor for the disease. This study evaluates the serological immunity of tetanus and the related factors, in a farmer population.

Keywords: Tetanus; Seroepidemiology; Farmer; Advanced age (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011
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DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2010.11.013

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