Volume 12, Number 2—February 2006
Research
Global Socioeconomic Impact of Cystic Echinococcosis
Christine M. Budke*, Peter Deplazes*, and Paul R. Torgerson*
Table 3
Average age at ultrasound detection or surgery
| Country | Years | Average age at onset/detection (y) | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2001–2003 | 35* | (9) |
| Jordan | 1994–2000 | 31–45† | (31) |
| Kenya (Turkana) | 1979–1982 | 21–30* | (32) |
| Kyrgyzstan | 1991–2000 | 22† | (4) |
| Morocco | 2000–2001 | 32* | (33) |
| Turkey | 1992–1999 | 44† | (21) |
| Uruguay | 1991–1992 | 45* | (34) |
*Age at time of ultrasound detection.
†Age at surgery.
