Analysis on monitoring results of Kaschin-Beck disease in Xi'an City in 2007
- VernacularTitle:2007年西安市大骨节病监测结果分析
- Author:
Long, XIE
;
Wei, CHEN
;
Ling, JIN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Kagchin-Beck disease;
Epidemiology;
Data collection
- From:Chinese Journal of Endemiology
2008;27(5):511-512
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate the status of Kachin-Beck diseage(KBD)in Xi'an and provide a scientific basis for decision-making in controlling the disease.Methods According to original disease data of KBD,children aged 7 to 12 were chosen to receive clinical and X-ray examination according to the KBD monitoring standard stipulated by the government in 6 villages of 3 countries in Xi'an.The local adults were elinically diagnosed and divided into different groups according to the clinical degrees and their ages.Resuhs Among 373 schod children who had clinical examinations,15 early cases were detected,and the detectable rate was 4.02%(15/373);Among 325 school childrenundergoning by X-ray,1 case was detected,and the detectable rate was 0.31%(1/325).In 5630 adults clinically tested,1402 patients were detected,the detectable rate was 24.90%(1402/5630).The patients distributed mainly in the population aged above 36 years old.Conclusions The situation of KBD control is still serious in Xi'an city.KBD monitoring and health education should be carried on.Furdher Tesearch on treatment methods and drug therapy should be performed.
