Spatial and Temporal Epidemiology of Vector-borne Diseases in Punjab province of Pakistan-2018

Authors

  • Muhammad Mohsan Wattoo Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program Pakistan
  • Ambreen Chaudhry National Institute of Health
  • Zillay Noor Rana FELTP-Pakistan
  • Junaid Rashid health
  • Saira Afzal King Edward Medical University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31646/gbio.75

Keywords:

Dengue fever, Malaria, Spatial trends, temporal trends, Vector-borne diseases

Abstract

Background: Vector-borne diseases are major public health problem worldwide. Dengue Fever (DF), Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF), and Malaria are endemic in Pakistan. The current study is aimed to find out temporal and spatial distribution of vector-borne diseases in Punjab province of Pakistan. Materials & Methods: The data of temporal, spatial and personal characteristics were collected from the health department of Punjab from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 after taking departmental approval. The collected data was analyzed using Microsoft Excel and SPSS version 24.0. Frequencies and rates were calculated and graphically presented. Results: A total of 2,640 cases of malaria were reported during from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 and with 1415(53%) male cases and male to female ratio of 1.3:1. A total of 2,520 cases of dengue fever were reported with 1829 (72%) male cases with male to female ratio of 2.6:1. Mean age was 17 years and 32 years for malaria and dengue fever cases respectively. For malaria, most affected age group was 5-9 years while for dengue fever 20-24 years. The highest number (n= 821) of malaria cases reported from Muzaffargarh (southern Punjab) and 1139 dengue cases reported from Rawalpindi (northern Punjab). Temporal characteristics of dengue indicated the highest frequency during September to November while malaria from August to October. Conclusion: Social, temporal and spatial distribution is suggestive of targeted interventions for both diseases yet integrated with their respective vector control measures. Dengue fever time trend is more demands robust outdoor preventive activities in north of Pakistan

Author Biographies

Muhammad Mohsan Wattoo, Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program Pakistan

Technical Support Officer, FELTP-Pakistan

Ambreen Chaudhry, National Institute of Health

Surveillance Coordinator at National Institute of Health, FELTP-Graduate

Zillay Noor Rana, FELTP-Pakistan

Graduate FELTP-Pakistan

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Published

2020-11-03

How to Cite

Wattoo, M. M., Chaudhry, A., Rana, Z. N., Rashid, J., & Afzal, S. (2020). Spatial and Temporal Epidemiology of Vector-borne Diseases in Punjab province of Pakistan-2018. Global Biosecurity, 3(1). https://doi.org/10.31646/gbio.75

Issue

Vol. 3 (2021)

Section

Research Articles

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Received 2020-06-02
Accepted 2020-10-19
Published 2020-11-03