Epidemiological characteristics of hepatitis C in Henan province.
- Author:
Pan-ying FAN
1
;
Ding-yong SUN
;
Yan-min MA
;
Guo-qing SUN
;
Wei-guo CUI
;
Qian ZHU
;
Jing-yang HE
;
Gang ZHOU
;
Jin XU
;
Zhe WANG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Child; Child, Preschool; China; epidemiology; Female; Hepatitis C; epidemiology; Humans; Infant; Male; Middle Aged; Risk Factors; Surveys and Questionnaires
- From:Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2013;34(6):557-559
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo understand the epidemiological characteristics of hepatitis C in Henan province.
METHODSMultistage sampling was used to investigate a group of 1-75 year-old general population, living in 30 districts of 18 cities, Henan province. Blood samples were collected and tested for anti-HCV and hepatitis C virus(HCV), from April to July 2012.
RESULTS32 203 persons were investigated. Among the general population aged 1 to 75 years old, the overall prevalence rates of anti-HCV and HCV RNA were 0.64% and 0.35% respectively. The prevalence rates of anti-HCV among males and females were 0.60%, and 0.68% respectively, with the rates of HCV RNA as 0.37%, and 0.33% respectively. The prevalence rates of anti-HCV and HCV RNA were increasing with age. The prevalence rates of anti-HCV and HCV RNA in urban area were 0.58% and 0.32%, and in rural area as 0.41%, and 0.19% respectively.
CONCLUSIONAfter the implementation of comprehensive measures for HCV control and prevention, Henan province became low prevalent for HCV infection. Our data revealed that the overall prevalence remained low, but the epidemic was severe in some geographical regions in Henan province.