Florida
Infectious Disease: 2011
Infectious disease is the incidence of measles, pertussis, Hepatitis A and syphilis. These diseases represent three modes of transmission. Measles and pertussis are spread by direct contact or airborne droplets from infected individuals. Hepatitis A is spread by the fecal-oral route and outbreaks are often associated with contaminated water or food. Syphilis is spread through sexual contact with an infected person.
The incidence of infectious disease is an indication of the toll that infectious disease is placing on the population. Transmission of infectious diseases can often be prevented and controlled through various approaches, including immunization programs, proper handwashing, use of safe cooking practices and other public health programs.
Infectious Disease is a two-year based on data from Mortality and Morbidity Weekly Reports, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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affect the future health of the population. For a state to improve the health of
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Florida
Infectious Disease
(1990-2011)
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Number of AIDS, tuberculosis and Hepatitis (A and B) cases reported to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention per 100,000 population. Two year average.
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Number of reported measles, pertussis, syphilis and Hepatitis A cases per 100,000 population. Two year average.
| Edition |
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Rank |
Value |
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2011 - Florida
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28
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8.8 |
