Use of existing data for public health planning: a study of the prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen and core antibody in Al Ain Medical District, United Arab Emirates

• Main Authors: A. Al-Owais (Author), K. Al-Suwaidi (Author), N. Amiri (Author), A.O. Carter (Author), M.M Hossain (Author), M.M. Sheek-Hussein (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The World Health Organization, 2000-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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INTRODUCTION: Hepatitis B is of major public health importance. Accurate information on its occurrence, with particular reference to the prevalence of immunity and chronic infection (marked by the presence of hepatitis B core antibody and surface antigen, respectively, in serum), is essential for pl...