Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health

The Korean Society for Preventive Medicine (대한예방의학회)
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An Epidemiological Surrey on Cholera in Pusan City 1970

1970년 부산에서 유행한 콜레라에 대한 역학적 조사

  • Kim, Don-Kyoun (Dept. of Preventive Med., College of Medicine, Pusan National University) ;
  • Kim, Joon-Yun (Dept. of Preventive Med., College of Medicine, Pusan National University) ;
  • Suh, Young-Tae (Dept. of Preventive Med., College of Medicine, Pusan National University)
  • 김돈균 (부산대학교 의과대학 예방의학교실) ;
  • 김준연 (부산대학교 의과대학 예방의학교실) ;
  • 서영태 (부산대학교 의과대학 예방의학교실)
  • Published : 1970.10.01
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Abstract

An epidemiological survey on cholera was made toward the 291 cases admitted in Pusan National University Hospital. The results were as follows. 1. The most predominant age groups among all cholera patients were from 30 to 39(21.3%). 2. 74.9% of all cases got under the educational background of primary school and 69.4% of all cases occurred at the low income group. 3. Daily average numbers of patient were 6.2 and maximum numbers wore 15, August 19, 1970. 4. Among the food eaten prior to onset, drinking water was the most predominant with 16.2% and next, food and noodle groups were 14.8% and 10.3% respectively. 5. Regarding incubation period, it was found that 'within 48 hours' was 83.5%. 6. Patients occurred mainly in Suh Ku area with 105(36.1%) of all cases. 7. Carrier rates among family members were 1.78%. 8. Carrier rates among residents of epidemic area were 0.12%.

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