Key result
A cross-sectional survey in Kitakyushu, Japan, identified 241 polio survivors, of whom 180 had post-polio syndrome, representing a prevalence of 18.0 per 100,000 population.
Population
342 possible polio survivors selected from the list of physically disabled persons' certificates in…
Design
Cross-sectional
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May inform regional health planning for polio survivors; leaves open need for broader epidemiological confirmation.
Cross-Sectional (n=342)
No
This survey established the prevalence of polio survivors and post-polio syndrome in Kitakyushu, Japan, highlighting a high rate of new health problems among survivors.
Takemura et al. (2004) conducted a cross-sectional in Post-polio syndrome (n=342). Polio survivor was evaluated on Prevalence of post-polio syndrome. A cross-sectional survey in Kitakyushu, Japan, identified 241 polio survivors, of whom 180 had post-polio syndrome, representing a prevalence of 18.0 per 100,000 population.
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