Key result
Lower socioeconomic status was associated with a higher prevalence of anti-HAV antibodies (67.3% vs 32.5%) but a lower prevalence of type 1 poliovirus antibodies (78.4% vs 89.5%).
Cross-Sectional (n=457)
Absolute Event Rate: 67.3% vs 32.5%
Immunity against poliovirus appears to be determined primarily by compliance with vaccination, whereas HAV immunity reflects natural exposure linked to lower socioeconomic status.
Suggests polio vaccination gaps in lower-SES groups; cross-sectional data leaves open causal links and equity interventions.
The prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of antibodies against poliovirus and hepatitis A virus (HAV) were compared in a random sample of 457 military recruits in Israel inducted during 1987. Lower socioeconomic status (SES) was associated with a higher prevalence of anti-HAV antibodies (67.3 vs 32.5 percent), whereas the reverse was true for type 1 poliovirus (78.4 vs 89.5 percent). While the high prevalence of anti-HAV antibodies observed in the lower SES groups reflects considerable natural exposure to enteroviruses, immunity against poliovirus appears to be determined primarily by compliance with vaccination.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Green et al. (1990) reported a cross-sectional. Lower socioeconomic status vs. Higher socioeconomic status was evaluated on Prevalence of anti-HAV antibodies. Lower socioeconomic status was associated with a higher prevalence of anti-HAV antibodies (67.3% vs 32.5%) but a lower prevalence of type 1 poliovirus antibodies (78.4% vs 89.5%).
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: