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. 1980 Nov;70(11):1166-9.
doi: 10.2105/ajph.70.11.1166.

Measles mortality in the United States 1971-1975

S J Engelhardt, N A Halsey, D L Eddins, A R Hinman

Measles mortality in the United States 1971-1975

S J Engelhardt et al. Am J Public Health. 1980 Nov.

Abstract

During 1971-75, an average of 35.4 measles-related deaths were recorded each year; one death for every 1,000 measles cases reported. Measles mortality rate was highest in children under 1 year of age, as was the death-to-case ratio. Mortality rates were higher in non-metropolitan than in metropolitan counties. Measles mortality rates were inversely related to median family income.

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