Epidemic characteristics of measles and efforts to control measles infections in Zhejiang Province, China.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Several countries have successfully eliminated measles, and China is making significant strides toward achieving this goal. This study focused on investigating the patterns of measles infections in Zhejiang Province, China, as well as control measures. The objective was to provide valuable insights that could contribute to the development of nationwide elimination strategies.

Methods

We analyzed measles surveillance data from 2005 to 2022 in Zhejiang Province. We utilized a joinpoint regression model to examine trends in measles. Additionally, we employed SaTScan version 9.5 to identify spatial-temporal clusters. Finally, we used an age-period-cohort model to assess the effects of age, period, and cohort.

Results

The age-standardized incidence rate (ASIR) o

SUBMITTER: Yan R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11826004 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature