Epidemiological Features of Public Health Emergencies in Guangzhou During 2006 to 2009

Objective To analyze the epidemiological features of emergency public health events reported in Guangzhou from 2006 to 2009 so as to provide scientific basis for the prevention,control and effective treatment of public health emergencies.Methods Descriptive epidemiological method was used to analyze the different conditions of occurrence in type,time,region,and group of public health emergencies in Guangzhou.Results There were 591 emergency events of public health from 2006 to 2009 in Guangzhou,with 35 deaths of 15 800 reported cases.Infectious outbreaks and school events accounted for 87.65% and 74.11%,respectively.The events mainly occurred in March-April,June,September,and November.And Chicken pox,influenza A H1N1 influenza,acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis,and food poisoning were the main disorders.Average time for the initial case report was 2.98 days.Conclusion The construction of emergency response system should be improved to enhance the monitoring and warning,raise the attention of B and C class and non-statutory infectious diseases,and strengthen the prevention and control of infectious diseases in schools..