Objective To evaluate the long?term effect of the comprehensive control strategy for schistosomiasis with empha?sis on infectious source control in marshland?type endemic areas of Poyang Lake. Methods Three heavy endemic villages with schistosomiasis in the lake areas were selected as pilots for the comprehensive control strategy which included replacing bovine with tractors and forbidding grazing on marshlands. The data of schistosome infections of residents and Oncomelania hupensis snails were collected and analyzed statistically from 2009 to 2014. Results There were no patients with schistosomiasis through feces examinations in the 3 pilot villages. The average density of live snails in Niuzhou marshland showed a decline trend and the density was stable in Liulingwei marshland. There were no infected snails in the 2 marshlands and no schistosome adult worms were found in the sentinel rats Conclusion The implantation of the comprehensive control strategy for schistosomiasis with em?phasis on infectious source control can control the prevalence of schistosomiasis during a long period.

On May 25, 2024, Shanghai Municipal Administration for Market Regulation released Shanghai local standard Requirements for Outdoor Smoking Areas Setting Up and Management (DB 31/T 1482‒2024) (hereinafter referred to as Standard), which scheduled for official implementation from September 1, 2024. This article provided an interpretation of the key provisions in the Standard, with a particular emphasis on the scope of application, establishment and management requirements. In addition, the significance and potential difficulties and challenges during subsequent implementation of the Standard was summarized and outlined simultaneously, so as to provide a guarantee for users to fully comprehend and effectively implement the Standard.