Analysis of the epidemic characteristics of hepatitis C in Fucheng District,Mianyang City from 2013 to 2022

WANG Xiaoli; XIONG Jun; YANG Xiaoling

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1007-8134.2023.05.009

Abstract：Objective To compare and analyze the epidemiological characteristics of hepatitis C in Fucheng District from 2013 to 2016,2017 to 2020,and 2021 to 2022(here in after referred to as the 3 time periods)according to the adjustment of the national prevention and control strategy,analyze the implementation effect of the national prevention and control strategy adjustment in Fucheng District.Methods Descriptive epidemiological analysis was used to analyze the epidemiological characteristics of hepatitis C in Fucheng District of Mianyang City in 3 time periods.The relevant data were analyzed epidemiologically.Results Totally 2 798 cases of hepatitis C were reported in Fucheng District in 3 periods,and there was no death case.The incidence rate was 48.03/100 000.There was a statistically significant difference in the incidence rate in different periods(P＜0.05).The incidence rate of hepatitis C in the 3 periods was 36.74/100 000,47.42/100 000 and 71.86/100 000 respectively.The incidence rate increased from 36.74/100 000 in 2013-2016 to 71.86/100 000 in 2021-2022,and the incidence of the disease showed an upward trend.The cumulative incidence rate in rural townships was higher than that in urban streets during the 3 periods(P＜0.05);There is no seasonal clustering peak characteristic of cumulative incidence of hepatitis C during the 3 periods(r=0.064,P＞0.05);The incidence was higher in 50～59 years old group during the 3 periods;Farmers and migrant workers were the main occupational groups during the 3 periods;The cumulative incidence of diseases in males was higher than that in females during the 3 periods(P＜0.05).Chronic cases account for 88.10％.Conclusions The incidence of hepatitis C in Fucheng District is on the rise.The incidence in towns is higher than that in urban areas,and the incidence in men is higher than that in women.At present,the prevention and treatment of hepatitis C should start from multiple channels such as publicity and education,high-risk intervention,monitoring and detection,diagnosis and treatment,and take comprehensive prevention and treatment measures.