Abstract:Objective To analyze the epidemiological characteristics of foodborne disease outbreaks in Binzhou City from 2016 to 2020, and to provide a theoretical basis for early warning, prevention and control of foodborne diseases. Methods We collected the data about food-borne disease outbreaks during 2016-2020 from surveillance system for foodborne disease outbreaks, and then descriptively analyzed the epidemiological characteristics of the foodborne disease outbreaks. Results A total of 234 foodborne disease outbreaks occurred in Binzhou City during 2016-2020, involving 11,299 exposed persons and 1,276 illness cases. No death case was found. The peak incidence of the foodborne disease outbreaks occurred in the third quarter of each year, accounting for 55.13% of the total outbreaks (129/234). Most of the outbreaks occurred at home, accounting for 50.43% of the total outbreaks (118/234). Among 55 outbreaks with a single confirmed or suspected etiologic agent, 43.64% (24/55) outbreaks were caused by poisonous animals and plants and their toxins. Among 221 outbreaks with identified cause foods, 87 (39.37%) outbreaks were induced by animal food. The pollution links leading to the outbreaks were mostly caused by the mixing of two or more factors, and the simple factors were mainly due to improper processing. Conclusion The foodborne disease outbreaks in Binzhou City were mainly concentrated in summer and autumn seasons, and most of the outbreaks occurred at home. The key factors for prevention and control are poisonous plants and animals and their toxins. We should conduct publicity and education concerning food safety knowledge according to the epidemiological characteristics of the foodborne disease outbreaks in Binzhou City, improve the capability of surveillance and early warning, and reduce the occurrence of foodborne diseases outbreak.
聂勇光, 刘风仙. 2016—2020年滨州市食源性疾病暴发事件监测分析[J]. 实用预防医学, 2022, 29(5): 578-581.
NIE Yong-guang, LIU Feng-xian. Surveillance of foodborne disease outbreaks in Binzhou City, 2016-2020. , 2022, 29(5): 578-581.