ABSTRACT
Objective To understand the characteristics and epidemic trend of foodborne diseases in Panjin City. Methods The information of patients in the foodborne disease monitoring hospital and samples of suspected foodborne disease cases were collected, and statistical analysis was conducted according to the time, region, population, clinical symptoms, suspected food exposure, pathogenic microorganisms and other factors. Results From 2014 to 2019 , a total of 6 425 cases of foodborne diseases were reported in Panjin foodborne disease surveillance hospital. The third quarter was the season with high incidence of foodborne diseases (70.99%). A total of 2 590 cases were reported in Xinglongtai District (40.31%). There were 3 261 males (50.75%) and 3 164 females (49.25%). Most of the patients were 25-34 years old (21.04%). The most common occupations were housework and unemployment (28.37%). Aquatic animals and their products accounted for the largest proportion (69.04%) in food with suspected exposure. Suspicious feeding places were dominated by families (18.44%). The main pathogen was Vibrio parahaemolyticus (9.00%). Conclusion It is important to pay more attention to foodborne diseases, strengthen food safety publicity and education, improve the awareness of self-prevention, reduce the possibility of foodborne diseases, and ensure the health of the public. Meanwhile, it is necessary to improve the city's foodborne disease monitoring network, strengthen the capacity-building, promote the effective use of monitoring data, and provide guidance and suggestions for government departments to develop foodborne disease prevention and control measures.