Table 3. Annual incidence of hospitalizations for rotavirus gastroenteritis in children <5 years of age in selected industrialized countries.
| Country (reference) | Y | Annual incidence/per 100,000 children | Cumulative incidence by 5 y of age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain (11) | 1989–1995 | 250 | 1 in 80 |
| Netherlands (12) | 1998 | 270 | 1 in 74 |
| United States (13) | 1993–1995 | 274 | 1 in 73 |
| Poland (14) | 1996 | 310 | 1 in 65 |
| Sweden (15) | 1993–1996 | 370a | 1 in 54 |
| United Kingdom (16) | 1993–1994 | 520 | 1 in 38 |
| Finland (17) | 1985–1995 | 610 | 1 in 33 |
| Australia (18) | 1993–1996 | 750 | 1 in 27 |
| Hungary (19) | 1993–1996 | 840a | 1 in 24 |
| Australia (20) | 1991–1993 | 870 | 1 in 23 |
aIncidence for children <4 years of age.