Abstract
The age specific prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen and antibody was studied among a random sample of Nauruans over the age of 10 years. Overall, 79% of subjects showed evidence of past infection with hepatitis B virus with the highest prevalence among young people. While there was no difference in the infection rate between males and females, the carrier rate in males was 50% higher. In both sexes the carrier rate declined with increasing age. Significant differences in carrier rates were detected among people living in different parts of the island.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1030-1036 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published or Issued - 1978 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Parasitology
- Virology
- Infectious Diseases