Analysis on Epidemiology of Syphilis in Jiangsu Province from 2005 to 2011

Objective To investigate the epidemiological characteristics of syphilis in Yixing from 2005 to 2011 and provide scientific reference for further control of the disease. Method Descriptive epidemiological analysis of the data on syphilis epidemics in Yixing from 2005 to 2011 was conducted. Results The incidence rate of syphilis increased rapidly in Yixing,and the average annual increase of incidence rate and reported case of syphilis were 34.42% and 38.70%, respectively. The cases were mainly early stage (primary and secondary),accounted for 71.97%. The incidence rate of latent syphilis was the fastest growing in all syphilis cases.Most patients were 20-,30-,40- years old.The highest incidence of males was found in the 30-to 39-year-old group and that of females was in the 20-to 39-year-old group. Farmers and workers were the primarily affected occupations. Conclusion In view of the rapidly growing prevalence of syphilis in Yixing,we should improve health education,promotion of safe sex activities and surveillance of high-risk group and standardize the treatment of syphilis for controlling the prevalence of syphilis.