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Between 1993 and 1996, the number of cases of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever for people 0 to over 70 years old, ranged from 0.5 to 3.0 cases per million.
The incidence of the disease in 0 to 4 year olds was approximately 1.75 cases per million.
Children ages 5 to 9 years old showed the highest incidence, with approximately 2.8 cases reported per million.
Incidence in children ages 10 to 19 years old was approximately 1.4 cases per million.
Incidence in 20 to 29 year olds was less than 1 case per million.
The incidence of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever for people in their 30's, 40's, 50's, and 60's was about 1.2 cases per million, per age group. For those in their 70's, The incidence was about 1 case per million people.
Date last reviewed: 05/20/2005 |
