Analysis of Trends Over Time of Hepatitis Related Incidence in Panama

Time Trend Analysis of the Incidence of Hepatitis- Related Outcomes (Viral Hepatitis A and Unspecified Viral Hepatitis) Reported to the Surveillance System of Panama, 2000-2010

The purpose of this study is to analyze the incidence of baseline hepatitis related outcomes (viral hepatitis A and unspecified viral hepatitis) together with the current frequency of the same outcome after introduction of Havrix™ in Panama.

In this study, systematic review of the databases of epidemiologic surveillance system (Ministry of Health), for hepatitis related outcomes will be performed. The analysis will be performed by age group, years and country region.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Hepatitis related outcomes occurred during the period analyzed and registered in the Epidemiologic Surveillance System of the Ministry of Health, will be collected for the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Not applicable