Abstract:Objective To analyze the epidemiological characteristics of school infectious diseases in Luoyang City from 2010 to 2016, and to provide a scientific basis for formulating measures and strategies to prevent and control infectious diseases in schools. Methods Descriptive epidemiological methods were used to statistically analyze the data concerning school infectious diseases in Luoyang city from 2010 to 2016. Results The incidence rate of category C infectious diseases was higher than those of category B infectious diseases and other infectious diseases(χ2= 4,333.466, P=0.000), which was the major factor affecting the incidence rate of diseases throughout one year. The incidence of infectious diseases presented two peaks in winter(November-December)and spring(April-June)each year, and most of the casesduring these two periodswere respiratory infectious diseases. The incidence rates of infectious diseases in primary schools and universities were both significantly higher than those in junior and senior middle schools(χ2=2,696.483, P=0.000). The incidence rate of infectious diseases in urban schools was significantly higher than that in county schools(χ2=1,834.886,P=0.000). Conclusions Strengthening the prevention and control of category C infectious diseases, especially respiratory infectious diseases, and focusing on the prevention and control of infectious diseases in primary schools, universities and schools in urban areas are effective measures to prevent and control school infectious diseases in Luoyang city