Analysis on epidemiologic features of condyloma acuminatum in Changsha from 2013 to 2022
Objective To investigate the epidemiological trends and characteristics of condyloma acuminatum in Changsha,to provide a scientific basis for developing preventive and control strategies.Methods A descriptive epidemiological study was conducted to analyze the cases of condyloma acuminatum reported in Changsha from 2013 to 2022,which was derived from the infectious disease monitoring platform in the China Disease Prevention and Control Information System.The main statistical indicators were reported incidence,annual growth rate and composition ratio.The linear trend Chi-square test was performed on the incidence trend,and the test level was α=0.05.Results The reported incidence of condyloma acuminatum in Changsha from 2013 to 2022 showed a downward trend(x2trend=30.68,P<0.001),decreased from 20.36/105 in 2013 to 14.91/105 in 2022.The incidence of both sexes showed a downward trend(male x2trend=33.54,P<0.001,female x2trend=4.33,P=0.037).The high-risk age group of condyloma acuminatum in each year was the sexually active population aged 20-39 years old,and the incidence of condyloma acuminatum showed an increasing trend only in 0-19 years old group and 20-24 years old group(x2trend=32.28,P<0.001,x2trend=222.83,P<0.001),while the 25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,50-54,55-59 and 65-69 age groups showed a downward trend(x2trend=103.54,P<0.001;x2trend=51.19,P<0.001;x2trend=17.92,P<0.001;x2trend=16.32,P<0.001;x2trend=14.93,P<0.001;x2trend=7.66,P=0.006;x2trend=17.72,P<0.001).The high incidence areas were mainly Liuyang City,Ningxiang City and Yuhua District.Farmers(30.46%)and housework or unemployment(28.50%)accounted for the largest proportion of reported cases among all occupational groups.Conclusions The reported incidence of condyloma acuminatum in Changsha showed a downward trend in the past ten years,but it is necessary to be alert to the increasing trend in youth.Therefore,the prevention and control of sexually transmitted diseases in adolescents should be strengthened.Meanwhile,priority should be given to the areas and populations with high incidence of condyloma acuminatum in order to optimize the prevention and control strategies.