Epidemiology of hepatitis B in Poland in 2010-2014

Authors

  • Marta Estera Kowalska Samodzielna Pracownia Epidemiologii, Uniwersytet Medyczny w Lublinie
  • Paweł Kalinowski Samodzielna Pracownia Epidemiologii, Uniwersytet Medyczny w Lublinie
  • Urszula Jolanta Bojakowska Samodzielna Pracownia Epidemiologii, Uniwersytet Medyczny w Lublinie
  • Marlena Krauze Absolwentka studiów I° na kierunku Zdrowie Publiczne na Uniwersytecie Medycznym w Lublinie

Keywords

hepatitis B, epidemiology

Abstract

Introduction

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a liver disease caused by hepatitis B - hepatitis B virus (HBV). This virus has an affinity to liver cells, cause both acute and chronic viral infections of varying severity.

Aim

The aim of this study was to analysis of incidence of hepatitis B in Poland in 2010-2014.

Material and methods

The material analyzed in the work were cases of hepatitis B registered in Poland in 2010-2014, taking into account gender, age and place of residence infected published in the form of annual bulletins "Infectious diseases and poisoning in Poland by the National Institutes of Health in Warsaw (NIH).

Results

In the analyzed period there was an increase in the number of cases of hepatitis B in Poland. Most cases are recorded in the age group above 40 years.

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Published

2017-03-01

How to Cite

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KOWALSKA, Marta Estera, KALINOWSKI, Paweł, BOJAKOWSKA, Urszula Jolanta and KRAUZE, Marlena. Epidemiology of hepatitis B in Poland in 2010-2014. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. Online. 1 March 2017. Vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 414-426. [Accessed 24 November 2024].

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 3 (2017)

Section

Research Articles

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