S China J Prev Med ›› 2015, Vol. 41 ›› Issue (2): 139-141.doi: 10.13217/j.scjpm.2015.0139

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Epidemiological characteristics of HIV/AIDS in Hezhou City, 2008-2013

YE Shu-jun,LI Jian-biao, HUANG Dong-rui   

  1. Hezhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Hezhou 542899, China
  • Online:2015-04-25 Published:2015-05-06

Abstract: Objective To analyze the epidemiological characteristics of HIV/AIDS so as to provide a scientific basis for the development of prevention and control measures. Methods Epidemic data of HIV/AIDS in Changping District, Beijing during 2007 to 2013 were analyzed by using descriptive epidemiological method.Results A total of 453 HIV/AIDS cases including 15 deaths were reported in Changping from 2007 to 2013. The average annual report incidence rate was 5.63/100 000. The ages of the cases were mainly 20-39 years, accounting for 73.29% (332/453). Amongst all the cases, 415 were males and 38, females. The male to female ratio was 10.92∶1. The occupation was mainly the housekeeping and the unemployed (123 cases, 27.15%), followed by the office staff (63 cases, 13.91%) and business services (58 cases, 12.80%). Conclusion HIV/AIDS epidemic overall presented upward trend in Changping District, Beijing. The cases were mainly males aged 20-39 years. HIV/AIDS prevention and control system should be improved to fully implement the prevention and control measures.

CLC Number: 

  • R512.92