Epidemiological Analysis of Pesticide Poisoning Cases in County Hospitals

WANG Xinwen

doi:10.13919/j.issn.2095-6274.ZHJY202406011

Abstract：Objective To analyze the epidemiological characteristics of pesticide poisoning cases in Dong-hai County from March 2023 to November 2023.Methods Information on pesticide poisoning cases from March 2023 to November 2023 in Donghai County,Lianyungang City,Jiangsu Province,was collected from the China Disease Prevention and Control Information System.A descriptive analysis was conducted on the age dis-tribution,temporal distribution,types of pesticides,and regional distribution of the affected population.Results 112 pesticide poisoning cases were reported in Donghai County from March 2023 to November 2023,with 5 fa-talities,resulting in a case fatality rate of 4.46％.The majority of pesticide poisoning cases were non-occupa-tional,accounting for 76 cases(67.86％),while occupational pesticide poisoning cases numbered 36(32.12％).Non-occupational pesticide poisoning was most common among individuals aged 25-35 years(25.00％),whereas occupational pesticide poisoning was most prevalent among those aged 45-55 years(30.56％).Non-occupational poisoning did not exhibit significant seasonal variation,although it was slightly higher from September to Novem-ber,with 28 cases(36.84％).Occupational poisoning had the highest incidence from June to August,with 19 cases(52.78％).Insecticides were the most common type of pesticide involved,with 53 cases(47.32％of all cases),fol-lowed by herbicides,with 35 cases(31.25％of all cases).All 5 fatalities were caused by insecticide and herbicide poisoning.Pesticide poisoning cases were reported in all 21 towns of Donghai County,with the highest numbers in Niushan Town(24 cases),Baitabu Town(18 cases),and Huangchuan Town(11 cases),accounting for 47.32％of the total cases.Conclusion Numerous factors contribute to pesticide poisoning,but most cases are preventable.Strengthening pesticide regulation in the region,con-ducting health education and safety training,improving protective measures,providing psychological coun-seling for high-risk populations,enhancing hospital treatment capacities,and improving the reporting management of pesticide poisoning cases are essential.