Table 1. Comparison of socioeconomic indicators and prevalence of retail meat contamination and human Salmonella infection, by state, Mexico, 2002–2005.
| Indicator | Yucatan, % | Sonora, % | San Luis Potosi, % | Michoacan, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population >15 y illiterate or with incomplete primary education | 40.1 | 24.0 | 37.1 | 44.0 |
| Households with no toilet or latrine | 24.6 | 7.0 | 14.0 | 15.4 |
| Households with no sewage system | 40.8 | 20.2 | 37 | 24.4 |
| Working population earning <$4 US/d | 23.4 | 6.7 | 16.4 | 13.0 |
| Average prevalence of Salmonella in retail meat | 59.1 | 14.2 | 29.7 | 16.0 |
| Average prevalence of Salmonella in diarrheal episodes | 15.8 | 12.6 | 10.8 | 5.8 |
| Average prevalence of Salmonella in asymptomatic children | 11.3 | 4.4 | 2.2 | 1.9 |