Epidemiological characteristics analysis of brucellosis in Shanxi Province from 2008 to 2017 / 中华地方病学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective:By analyzing the epidemiological characteristics of brucellosis in Shanxi Province, to provide scientific evidence of strategies for effective prevention and control of the disease.Methods:Surveillance data of human brucellosis from "Infectious Disease Report Information Management System" from 2008 to 2017 were statistically analyzed by descriptive epidemiological method. The time, regional and occupational distribution of brucellosis were analyzed.Results:A total of 54 845 cases of brucellosis occurred in Shanxi Province from 2008 to 2017. The average annual incidence was 15.37/100 000, fluctuated from 8.34/100 000 to 23.53/100 000. One death case was reported in 2015. The highest incidence was 23.53/100 000 in 2014 and the lowest reported incidence was 8.34/100 000 in 2017. Regional distribution range relatively focused on the north areas of Shanxi Province, the number of reported cases of Datong City was the largest (13 998 cases), accounting for 25.52%. The reported incidence of Shuozhou City was the highest (49.68/100 000). The disease was found each month throughout the year, the obvious incidence peak seasons were between March and July, accounting for 60.11% (32 966/54 845).The disease was most commonly found in 40-64 age groups (64.73%, 35 502/54 845). Occupational distribution of patients was mainly farmers (82.97%, 45 504/54 845).Conclusions:The epidemiology tendency of brucellosis in Shanxi Province is relatively controlled comparing with previous period, but even highly active in some local areas. The epidemic situation has spreading in both scope and population. It is necessary to carry out the propaganda of the protection knowledge of brucellosis in the key groups and enhance the self-protection consciousness of high-risk groups.