Epidemiological Characteristics of Hepatitis A in Quanzhou from 2008 to 2023
Chen Wentong
Chen Yahong
Abstract：OBJECTIVE To understand the incidence of hepatitis A in Quanzhou and provide data support for the preparation of prevention and control measures.METHODS Epidemiological methods were used to analyze the epidemiological data of hepatitis A in the China Disease Prevention and Control Information Management System,select reported cases with Quanzhou as the location and illness onset between January 1st,2008,and December 31st,2023.RESULTS A total of 2 047 cases of hepatitis A were reported in Quanzhou from 2008 to 2023,with an average annual incidence rate of 1.52 per 105 population.The top three regions with the highest incidence rates are Nan'an City,Quanzhou Economic Development Zone,and Jinjiang City,with incidence rates of 2.35/105,2.26/105,and 2.09/105,respectively.The average incidence rates reported in coastal and mountainous areas are 1.33/105 and 1.81/105,respectively,with statistically significant differences(χ2=49.54,P＜0.01).The ratio of incidence rates between males and females,males had a higher incidence rate than females(χ2=136.73,P＜0.01).The majority of reported cases are mainly in the 20～59 age group,with the dominance of farmers,workers,housekeepers,and unemployed individuals.CONCLUSION From 2008 to 2023,the incidence of viral hepatitis A in Quanzhou is relatively stable,but viral hepatitis A is still the focus of prevention and control of infectious diseases in Quanzhou.The relevant departments carry out publicity through various ways to raise the awareness of the protection of viral hepatitis A and make the population form good health habits.Do a good job in monitoring the epidemic situation of viral hepatitis A,standardize the diagnosis and reporting of viral hepatitis A cases in medical institutions,and promptly investigate and handle the epidemic situation in a standardized manner.Protection of key groups,targeting farmers,workers,food practitioners and other key groups to carry out targeted protection knowledge and vaccination of viral hepatitis A.The serum epidemiological antibody level of hepatitis A was monitored,and the prevention and control strategy of hepatitis A was scientifically adjusted according to the results of monitoring and analysis.
Keywords：hepatitis AepidemiologyQuanzhou
Publication Date：2024-08-10
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：3( 56-58 )