The prevalence of ascariasis is very high in parts of rural areas in southern China. The high
prevalence of ascariasis is one of the most neglected public health problems. A longitudinal investigation
on the prevalence of ascariasis in a rural community in China was reported previously. In this article, we
re-analyze the reported age specific prevalence of ascariasis using a life table method. The results from our
analysis may provide a better summary of the impact of the disease on the studied population.