Title: Epidemiological characteristics of varicella in Xicheng District of Beijing from 2008-2012
Abstract: [Objective]To understand the epidemiological characteristics of varicella in Xicheng District of Beijing,provide scientific basis for effective control of varicella.[Methods]The epidemic status of varicella in Xicheng District from 2008-2012 were analyzed by an epidemiological method.[Results]A total of 2 661 varicella cases were reported in Xicheng District during 2008-2012,and the average annual incidence rate was 59.78 / lakh.The ratio of male-to-female was 1.151 ∶ 1.The varicella cases were reported in every month,which focused on the months from April to June and from October to December.The main age group was 5-9 years old,accounting for 25.59%,and 33.52% of patients were people over 20 years old,which indicated that the age of onset retarded.The occupation distribution showed that 46.56% of patients were student.[Conclusion]It is necessary to strengthen the monitoring of varicella cases,rapidly respond to the varicella outbreaks,implement the varicella vaccination,and carry out health education,to effectively control the varicella.
Publication Year: 2014
Publication Date: 2014-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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