Epidemiological characteristics of hepatitis E virus in Hubei Province in 2004- 2019 / 公共卫生与预防医学

ABSTRACT

Objective To analyze the epidemiological characteristics of hepatitis E virus, and to provide scientific reference for the development of prevention and control strategies for hepatitis E. Methods Descriptive analysis and clustering analysis were used for data analysis. Results From 2004 to 2019, 32,224 cases of hepatitis E were reported in Hubei Province, with an average annual incidence rate of 3.47/100,000, showing an overall upward trend. The incidence of hepatitis E was higher in winter and spring, with a peak occurring during January to May. The incidence of the male to female ratio was 2.51. The number of reported cases between 40-69 years old accounted for 68.25% of the total cases. Farmers, household chores, unemployed and retired personnel accounted for 72.68% of the total cases. Wuhan, Xiaogan, Jingmen, Yichang and Enshi were the top five cities for average annual incidence. Conclusion The incidence of hepatitis E in Hubei Province is generally on the rise, with obvious characteristics of time, population, and space distribution. It is necessary to strengthen education and monitoring of susceptible population to reduce the harm of hepatitis E to the health of the population.