Prevalence of podoconiosis (endemic non-filarial elephantiasis) in Wolaitta, Southern Ethiopia
Prevalence of podoconiosis (endemic non-filarial elephantiasis) in Wolaitta, Southern Ethiopia
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DOI：
10.1177/004947550303300410
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发表时间：
2003-10-01
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0.6
通讯作者：
Davey, G
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作者：
Destas, K;Ashine, M;Davey, G
进行调查，以建立点患病率明显podoconiosis（地方性非丝虫象皮病）在Wolaitta区，埃塞俄比亚南部，并确定是否存在年龄或性别相关的患病率差异。在2001年5月至9月期间，从Wolaitta区的所有7个县（行政区）中随机选择了4210户33678名居民进行了横断面调查。受过训练的数据收集人员进行简单的问卷调查，并检查住户是否有足尘病的迹象。1890名居民有明显的足尘病迹象。按县大小加权的平均地带患病率为5.46%。大多数病例（64%）发生在经济生产年龄组（16-45岁）。男女比例为1：0.98，反映了该区的性别比例。足尘病是一个重要的慢性公共卫生问题，影响到刺激性土壤地区的男子和妇女。需要进一步研究以确定这种情况的经济影响。
The survey was undertaken to establish the point prevalence of overt podoconiosis (endemic non-filarial elephantiasis) in Wolaitta zone, Southern Ethiopia, and also to determine whether age- or sex-related prevalence differences exist. A cross-sectional survey was performed during May-September 2001 among 33 678 residents of 4210 households randomly selected from all seven woredas (administrative districts) of Wolaitta zone. Trained data collectors administered a simple questionnaire and examined household residents for signs of podoconiosis. Of the residents 1890 had overt signs of podoconiosis. The mean zonal prevalence weighted for the woreda size was 5.46%. Most of cases (64%) occurred in the economically productive age groups (16-45 years). The male:female ratio was 1:0.98, reflecting the gender ratio of the zone. Podoconiosis is an important chronic public health problem affecting both men and women in areas of irritant soil. Further research is necessary to establish the economic effects of the condition.