Analysis on Epidemiological Characteristics of Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease in Kaiping from 2017 to 2021

Wu Huipeng; Zhang Shaowen; Huang Liben

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1001-568X.2025.04.0013

Abstract：OBJECTIVE To understand the epidemic characteristics of hand-foot-and-mouth disease in Kaiping from 2017 to 2021,and provide basis for formulating effective prevention and control measures.METHODS Descriptive epidemiological methods were used to analyze the case data of hand,foot and mouth disease in Kaiping from 2017 to 2021 in Chinese National Notifiable Infectious Disease Report System.RESULTS A total of 5 385 cases of hand-foot-and-mouth disease were reported in Kaiping from 2017 to 2021,with an average annual incidence rate of 149.19/105,and the reported incidence in different years showed a decreasing trend(χ2=114.741,P＜0.05).The onset time showed a bimodal distribution with two pesks,the onset time showed a bimodal distribution,with the main peak incidence was observed from May to July(49.30%),followed by a second peak from September to November(25.35%).The incidence rate and the number of cases in densely populated Changsha sub district,Sanbu sub district,Yueshan town and Shuikou Town are higher than those in other towns.The incidence was mainly concentrated in the age group of 5 years and below,accounting for 91.36%of the total cases.Scattered children were the main cases,accounting for 62.82%of the total cases.Incidence rate of male was higher than female(χ2=206.520,P＜0.05).CONCLUSION The occurrence of HFMD in Kaiping from 2017 to 2021 has obvious differences in age,sex,occupation and season.Children under 5 years old are the key population for prevention and control.Health education for key populations and key periods should be continued,targeted among parents and preschool education personnel,and EV71 vaccination should be promoted.