The general health of a cohort of Aboriginal children (0-7 years) in Sydney.
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Age group Children assessedy Reported illness in previous mo Children affected by illness Total rep of illne Respiratory tract infections (recorded from 6 months) 0.5e1.0 year 141 126 (89%) 200 1.5e3.0 years 137 135 (98%) 374 3.5e5.0 years 133 123 (92%) 288 5.5e7.0 years 127 72 (57%) 124 Ear health (recorded from 6 months) 0.5e1.0 year 141 28 (20%) 33 1.5e3.0 years 137 50 (36%) 70 3.5e5.0 years 133 47 (35%) 59 5.5e7.0 years 127 18 (14%) 22 Gastrointestinal tract conditions (recorded from 6 months) 0.5e1.0 year 141 78 (55%) 101 1.5e3.0 years 137 91 (66%) 148 3.5e5.0 years 133 59 (44%) 81 5.5e7.0 years 127 27 (21%) 33 Asthma/wheeze (recorded from 2 years) 0.5e1.0 year — — —
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The Medical journal of Australia
دوره 207 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2017