Abstract:

【Abstract】 Objective  To analyze the epidemiological characteristics of mumps in Jilin Province from 2005 to 2014 in order to scientific evidences to plan preventive and control measures for this disease. Methods  The disease incidence data were collected in Jilin Province from 2005 through 2014, and analyzed with descriptive epidemiology. Results  A total of 49,004 cases of mumps were reported in Jilin Province between 2005 and 2014, and annual average incidence rate was 17.90 per 100,000 population. Mumps mostly affected children aged from 3 to 15 years, and more males than females(male to female ratio: 1.61:1). Students were mostly affected, which accounted for 66.56% of the infections. The incidence was typically characterized by seasons(peaked at spring, summer and winter), and waved in different years. The incidence rate was varied in different regions, and higher in cities bordering on other provinces. Conclusion  Jilin Province has higher incidence rate of mumps, and the preventive and control measures should be targeted on the susceptible population.

Key words: Mumps, Epidemiological characteristics, Incidence, Prevention and control strategy