桐城市1993～2003年病毒性肝炎流行病学分析

Epidemiological Analysis of Viral Hepatitis during 1993-2003 in Tongcheng City

目的了解桐城市病毒性肝炎的流行规律,为制定防制措施提供依据。方法利用描述流行病学方法对桐城市1993～2003年报告的病毒性肝炎病例进行分析。结果1993～2003年间病毒性肝炎发病率呈下降趋势。其中甲型肝炎下降明显,乙型肝炎无明显变化。结论降低甲、乙型肝炎的发病是控制病毒性肝炎的关键,加强健康教育,在全部人群中接种甲、乙肝疫苗是最有力的措施。

Objective To study epidemiological features of viral hepatitis in Tongcheng city so as to provide the basis for its preventive intervention. Methods A retrospective study was conducted for 7595 viral hepatitis cases occurred in Tongcheng city during 1993～2003. Results The incidence of viral hepatitis showed a downward trend, especially hepatitis A. But hepatitis B had no obvious reduction. Conclusions Reducing the incidence of hepatitis A and B was key to control and prevent viral hepatitis. Health education and vaccination for all people were the most effective measures.