| Kuru. Epidemiological developments. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 52783 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Important changes have occurred in the epidemiology of kuru since the last review in 1970. There has been a continued decline in the annual incidence, particularly in females. There is a change in the average age of onset in both sexes, and cases are no longer seen in children and adolescents. Alteration in the geographical distribution has resulted in kuru now being confined almost wholly to the South Fore region. |
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Authors:
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H O King |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Lancet Volume: 2 ISSN: 0140-6736 ISO Abbreviation: Lancet Publication Date: 1975 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1976-01-10 Completed Date: 1976-01-10 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 2985213R Medline TA: Lancet Country: ENGLAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 761-3 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Adult Age Factors Anthropology, Cultural Female Humans Kuru / epidemiology*, mortality, transmission Male Middle Aged New Guinea Sex Ratio |
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