title: [Prevalence of hepatitis C in Tianjin, China and related risk factors].
abstract: Objective:To investigate the prevalence of hepatitis C in Tianjin, China and major risk factors, and to provide a theoretical basis for the development of scientific prevention and control strategies for hepatitis C.Methods:The monitoring system of notifiable infectious diseases was used to establish the database of hepatitis C cases reported from 2004 to 2014 in Tianjin. With reference to the results of serological surveillance and special case-control investigation, a statistical analysis was performed to investigate the epidemiological characteristics and prevalence of hepatitis C in Tianjin, as well as related risk factors.Results:The report rate of hepatitis C in Tianjin showed a decreasing trend from 2004 to 2014(χ2= 150.018,P< 0.01). The group aged 60 years had the highest report rate(9.09/100000), and there were significant differences between this group and other groups(χ2= 2540.887,P< 0.01). The six urban districts in Tianjin had the highest report rate(6.54/100000), and there were significant differences between this area and other areas. The multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that a history of surgery(χ2= 12.57,P< 0.01), blood transfusion and blood products(χ2= 36.67,P< 0.01), hemodialysis(χ2= 4.62,P< 0.01), and intravenous drug use(χ2= 12.92,P< 0.01)were major risk factors for hepatitis C.Conclusion:The epidemic situation of hepatitis C in Tianjin tends to decrease in recent years. Although there is no effective vaccine for hepatitis C, it still can be prevented and treated. The most effective interventions for hepatitis C include strengthening health education and raising the awareness rate of hepatitis C in the whole population, as well as early detection, diagnosis, and treatment.
authors: Department of Virology, Tianjin Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Tianjin 300011, China.
authors: H Y
authors: HY
authors: He
authors: Y
authors: Y
authors: Zhao
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Chen
authors: C
authors: C
authors: Li
authors: W S
authors: WS
authors: Wu
authors: Y
authors: Y
authors: Zhang
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002681:China / Q000453:epidemiology; D018563:Disease Notification; D005260:Female; D006526:Hepatitis C / Q000453:epidemiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D014505:Urban Population