Analysis of Epidemiological Characteristics of Hepatitis C in Fangshan District of Beijing from 2013 to 2022
Objective To understand the epidemiological characteristics of hepatitis C in Fangshan District of Beijing,and to provide scientific basis for the development of hepatitis C prevention and control measures.Methods According to the data of hepatitis C cases reported in China Information System for Disease Control and Prevention from 2013 to 2022 in Fangshan District of Beijing,the epidemiological characteristics of hepatitis C cases were analyzed by descriptive epidemiological method.Results A total of 682 cases of hepatitis C were reported in Fangshan District of Beijing from 2013 to 2022,with an average annual incidence rate of 6.01/100 000.The reported incidence rate showed a downward trend(x2trend=1494.647,P=0.000).The top three months of reported cases were April,January and July,accounting for 10.85%,9.53%and 9.24%of the reported cases,respectively.The top three townships(towns)with reported incidence rates were Liangxiang Town,Changyang Town and Nanjiao Township,with reported incidence rates of 14.48/100 000,13.20/100 000 and 11.13/100 000,respectively.There were 372 male cases and 310 female cases,with a male to female ratio of 1.20∶1.The occupations were mainly farmers,housework or unemployed,and retirees,accounting for 31.52%,22.29%,and 22.29%of the reported cases.Cases were reported in all age groups,the reported incidence rate increased from 0.11/100 000 in the 0-18 age group to 18.36/100 000 in the 80-year-old group,the reported incidence rate increased with age.Conclusion From 2013 to 2022,the incidence of hepatitis C in Fangshan District of Beijing showed a downward trend,and there were obvious regional and population differences.It is necessary to take corresponding measures to control the spread of hepatitis C in high-risk areas and high-risk groups.
Hepatitis CEpidemiological characteristicsPrevention and control measures