Epidemic Situation and Effect of Prevention of Malaria in Changshou District
Year: 2009
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Objective To analyze the epidemic situation of malaria, evaluate the effect of its prevention, and summarize the experiences of malaria prevention in Changshou District. Method The data for the malaria including incidence, epidemiology, media investigations, prevention and monitoring information from 1951 to 2008 in Changshou District were analyzed. Result The outbreak of malaria was appeared among 50 s in 20th century. The incidence of malaria was 662.90 every ten thousand. Most of the cases were distributed in Yanjia, Longxi, Shuanglong, Shiyan, etc. After carrying out the prevention and control work for 10 years, the incidence has been continued to decline. The incidence has been steady below 1 every ten thousand since 1983. After the acceptance test in 1985, Changshou have achieved the basic criteria for the eradication of malaria. Conclusion The epidemicity of malaria has been under control. Monitoring and management of floating population should be paid much attention in the coming years.
Source: Journal of Tropical Medicine
Language: English
Topic: Malaria Research and Control
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,630
OpenAlex ID: W649632007