An analysis of epidemic characteristics and trend of sexually transmitted diseases in Fengtai District from 2013 to 2022

REN Hang; SHI Wenya; LI Yanqi

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1007-8134.2025.03.014

Abstract：Objective To analyze the epidemiological characteristics and trends of sexually transmitted diseases(STDs)in Fengtai District,Beijing,from 2013 to 2022,and to provide a scientific basis for the development of targeted prevention and control strategies.Methods Data on five types of STDs(syphilis,gonorrhea,chlamydia trachomatis genitalinfection,condyloma acuminatum,and genital herpes)reported in Fengtai District,Beijing,from 2013 to 2022 were collected.Descriptive epidemiological methods were used for statistical analysis.Results From 2013 to 2022,a total of 9 306 cases of the five STDs were reported in Fengtai District.The annual average reported incidence rate was 40.76 per 100,000 population,with an annual average growth rate of 2.27%.The overall reported incidence rate showed a significant upwardtrend(P＜0.05).Among the reported cases,syphilis was the most frequent(4 668 cases,50.16%),followed by condyloma acuminatum(1 718 cases,18.46%).Latent syphilis constituted the majority of syphilis cases(69.02%of all syphilis cases),and its proportion increased significantly over the ten years(P＜0.05).The male-to-female ratio of cases for the five STDs was 1.41:1,with statistical significance(P＜0.05).Most cases(70.33%)occurred in the 20-49 age group.Patients primarily reported occupations as domestic duties and unemployment(48.18%).Luogouqiao Subdistrict reported the highest number of cases(1 335 cases,14.35%).Conclusion The sexually transmitted disease epidemic in Fengtai District is on the rise,and controlthe situation is severe.We should continue to strengthen the prevention and control of sexually transmitted diseases in key populations and areas,and expand the screening and monitoring scope of diseases such as syphilis to effectively curb the spread of these diseases.