Epidemiological characteristics of hepatitis C in Henan province / 中华流行病学杂志
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology
;
(12): 557-559, 2013.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-318353
ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To understand the epidemiological characteristics of hepatitis C in Henan province.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Multistage sampling was used to investigate a group of 1-75 year-old general population, living in 30 districts of 18 cities, Henan province. Blood samples were collected and tested for anti-HCV and hepatitis C virus(HCV), from April to July 2012.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>32 203 persons were investigated. Among the general population aged 1 to 75 years old, the overall prevalence rates of anti-HCV and HCV RNA were 0.64% and 0.35% respectively. The prevalence rates of anti-HCV among males and females were 0.60%, and 0.68% respectively, with the rates of HCV RNA as 0.37%, and 0.33% respectively. The prevalence rates of anti-HCV and HCV RNA were increasing with age. The prevalence rates of anti-HCV and HCV RNA in urban area were 0.58% and 0.32%, and in rural area as 0.41%, and 0.19% respectively.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>After the implementation of comprehensive measures for HCV control and prevention, Henan province became low prevalent for HCV infection. Our data revealed that the overall prevalence remained low, but the epidemic was severe in some geographical regions in Henan province.</p>
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
China
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Epidemiology
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Risk Factors
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Hepatitis C
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology
Year:
2013
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Article
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