Analysis on epidemiological characteristics of brucellosis in Qingdao city from 2014 to 2022
Objective To analyze the epidemiological characteristics of brucellosis in Qingdao city from 2014 to 2022,so as to provide basis for prevention and control of brucellosis in Qingdao city.Methods In March 2023,descriptive epide-miological analysis method was used to collect epidemic data of brucellosis in Qingdao city from China Disease Prevention and Control Information System from 2014 to 2022.The temporal,regional and population distribution characteristics of brucellosis in Qingdao city were analyzed.Results From 2014 to 2022,there were 932 cases of brucellosis in Qingdao city,and the incidence rates were 1.01/105,1.79/105,1.53/105,1.11/105,0.86/105,0.69/105 and 0.81/105 respectively,with no deaths.The disease occurred throughout the year,and the patients were concentrated in March to July,accounting for 57.83%(539/932)of the total number.The ratio of male and female was 2.68∶1.The majority of cases were aged 40-69,accounting for 74.14%(691/932).Farmers had the highest number of cases,accounting for 67.49%(629/932),mainly engaged in animal husbandry,slaughtering,selling raw meat,fur processing and other occupations.Conclusion From 2014 to 2022,brucellosis peaked in spring and summer in Qingdao city,and middle-aged male farming population was the high-risk group.