Analysis of Hand-foot-mouth Disease's epidemic situation of 2011 in the Yaohai District,Hefei

2013 
Objective To analyze the epidemiological characteristics of hand-foot-mouth disease(HFMD) in the Yaohai District of Hefei and provide a scientific basis for the prevention and control of HFMD.Methods Descriptive epidemiological method was used to analyze the HFMD data.Results 2 394 cases were reported in 2011 with 1 563 cases of men and 831 cases of women.The annual incidence rate was 265.17/100 000.The ratio of males to females was 1.79:1.There were 2 280 cases less than 5 years(95.24%).1 898 of cases were less than 3 years(79.28%).Scattered children accounted for 61.65%.The incidence peak of HFMD was during May and July.Conclusion Hand-foot-mouth disease is harmful to children and we must take comprehensive prevention and control measures in order to prevent the outbreak effectively.
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