A population-based estimate of the substantial burden of diarrhoeal disease in the United States; FoodNet, 1996-2003

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From 1996 to 2003, four 12-month population-based surveys were performed in FoodNet sites to determine the burden of diarrhoeal disease in the population. Acute diarrhoeal illness (ADI) was defined as ≥3 loose stools in 24 hours with impairment of daily activities or duration of diarrhoea >1 day. A total of 52840 interviews were completed. The overall weighted prevalence of ADI in the previous month was 5.1% (95% CI±0.3%), corresponding to 0.6 episodes of ADI per person per year. The average monthly prevalence of ADI was similar in each of the four survey cycles (range 4.5-5.2%). Rates of ADI were highest in those age <5 years. Of those with ADI, 33.8% (95% CI±2.7%) reported vomiting, 19.5% (95% CI±2.1%) visited a medical provider, and 7.8% (95% CI±1.4%) took antibiotics. Rates of ADI were remarkably consistent over time, and demonstrate the substantial burden placed on the health-care system. © 2006 Cambridge University Press.

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Jones, T. F., McMillian, M. B., Scallan, E., Frenzen, P. D., Cronquist, A. B., Thomas, S., & Angulo, F. J. (2007). A population-based estimate of the substantial burden of diarrhoeal disease in the United States; FoodNet, 1996-2003. Epidemiology and Infection, 135(2), 293–301. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0950268806006765

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