The Age Distribution of Poliomyelitis in Massachusetts
- 29 July 1948
- journal article
- Published by Massachusetts Medical Society in New England Journal of Medicine
- Vol. 239 (5) , 169-172
- https://doi.org/10.1056/nejm194807292390503
Abstract
DATA concerning the incidence of poliomyelitis in Massachusetts have been collected by the Department of Public Health since 1907. This material had been studied statistically by Forsbeck and Luther1 in 1930, and it was thought that a review of these older records, combined with the data accumulated during the past fifteen years would yield additional information on this subject.In the present analysis particular attention has been given to the age distribution and the geographical behavior of poliomyelitis in Massachusetts since 1907. This discussion is limited to a consideration of the age distribution. The material on the geographical aspects will . . .Keywords
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- Anterior Poliomyelitis in Massachusetts, 1907–1929New England Journal of Medicine, 1930