Analysis of the spatial-temporal distribution characteristics of hepatitis E in Jiangsu province from 2005 to 2020
Objective This study attempts to analyze the spatial clustering and spatial-temporal distribution characteristics of hepatitis E (HE) at the county (city and district) level in Jiangsu province to provide a scientific basis for the prevention and control of HE. Method The information on HE cases rep...
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Published in | Frontiers in public health Vol. 11; p. 1225261 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A
08.08.2023
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Summary: | Objective
This study attempts to analyze the spatial clustering and spatial-temporal distribution characteristics of hepatitis E (HE) at the county (city and district) level in Jiangsu province to provide a scientific basis for the prevention and control of HE.
Method
The information on HE cases reported in the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention Information System from 2005 to 2020 was collected for spatial autocorrelation analysis and spatial-temporal clustering analysis.
Result
From 2005 to 2020, 48,456 HE cases were reported in Jiangsu province, with an average annual incidence rate of 3.87/100,000. Male cases outnumbered female cases (2.46:1), and the incidence was highest in the 30–70 years of age group (80.50%). Farmers accounted for more than half of all cases (59.86%), and in terms of the average annual incidence, the top three cities were all in Zhenjiang city. Spatial autocorrelation analysis showed that Global Moran's I of HE incidence varied from 0.232 to 0.513 for the years. From 2005 to 2020, 31 counties (cities and districts) had high and statistically significant HE incidence, and two clustering areas were detected by spatial-temporal scanning.
Conclusion
HE incidence in Jiangsu province from 2005 to 2020 was stable, with age and gender differences, regional clustering, and spatial-temporal clustering. Further investigation of HE clustering areas is necessary to formulate corresponding targeted prevention and control measures. |
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Bibliography: | ObjectType-Article-1 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-2 content type line 23 Reviewed by: María Belén Pisano, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Argentina; Ting Wu, Xiamen University, China; Dawei Cui, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, China These authors have contributed equally to this work and share first authorship Edited by: Jade L. L. Teng, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China |
ISSN: | 2296-2565 2296-2565 |
DOI: | 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1225261 |