{"title":"加德满都谷地霍乱病例的地理时间分析:2022年的疫情研究","authors":"Rudra Prasad Marasini , Koshal Chandra Subedee , Avinash K. Sunny , Dipendra Gautam , Nishant Thakur , Pranit Sharma , Ajit Maharjan , Deepesh Sthapit , Allison Gocotano , Upendra Dhungana , Anu Shakya , Sanju Ghimire , Krishna Prasad Paudel , Reshika Shrestha , Ashlesha Chaudhary , Suzit Bhusal","doi":"10.1016/j.cegh.2025.102168","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Cholera is a significant public health problem in Nepal, particularly in Kathmandu valley. Recurrent outbreaks have been recorded in Kathmandu valley almost every year, however there is limited data on the locations of the occurrence. Hence, in this study, we aim to determine the geo-spatial distribution of cholera outbreak cases in Kathmandu valley.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Data on cholera cases reported to Epidemiology and Disease Control Division through the hospital-based surveillance system during the period of June to October of 2022 were included in the study. Households of the cases were visited and the global positioning system (GPS) of the case household were recorded through mobile application. The geolocations were mapped using open-source GIS software (QGIS version 3.32.0).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A total of 75 cholera cases within the Kathmandu Valley were analyzed. The majority of cases were male (53.2 %), with a median age of 32 years. The 15–34 age group was most affected. Spatial analysis revealed that most cases were concentrated in the Kathmandu district, particularly in wards 11, 12, and 13, with sporadic distribution patterns. Temporal trends showed a decline in cases in week 28 followed by an increase from week 29, with cumulative cases progressively rising throughout the outbreak.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>This study highlights the cholera outbreak's demographic, temporal, and spatial dynamics in the Kathmandu Valley. The findings are vital for enhancing public health planning and response strategies for cholera prevention and control in such settings.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":46404,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health","volume":"36 ","pages":"Article 102168"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7000,"publicationDate":"2025-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":"{\"title\":\"Geo-temporal analysis of cholera cases in Kathmandu Valley: An outbreak study 2022\",\"authors\":\"Rudra Prasad Marasini , Koshal Chandra Subedee , Avinash K. 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Households of the cases were visited and the global positioning system (GPS) of the case household were recorded through mobile application. The geolocations were mapped using open-source GIS software (QGIS version 3.32.0).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A total of 75 cholera cases within the Kathmandu Valley were analyzed. The majority of cases were male (53.2 %), with a median age of 32 years. The 15–34 age group was most affected. Spatial analysis revealed that most cases were concentrated in the Kathmandu district, particularly in wards 11, 12, and 13, with sporadic distribution patterns. Temporal trends showed a decline in cases in week 28 followed by an increase from week 29, with cumulative cases progressively rising throughout the outbreak.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>This study highlights the cholera outbreak's demographic, temporal, and spatial dynamics in the Kathmandu Valley. 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Geo-temporal analysis of cholera cases in Kathmandu Valley: An outbreak study 2022
Introduction
Cholera is a significant public health problem in Nepal, particularly in Kathmandu valley. Recurrent outbreaks have been recorded in Kathmandu valley almost every year, however there is limited data on the locations of the occurrence. Hence, in this study, we aim to determine the geo-spatial distribution of cholera outbreak cases in Kathmandu valley.
Methods
Data on cholera cases reported to Epidemiology and Disease Control Division through the hospital-based surveillance system during the period of June to October of 2022 were included in the study. Households of the cases were visited and the global positioning system (GPS) of the case household were recorded through mobile application. The geolocations were mapped using open-source GIS software (QGIS version 3.32.0).
Results
A total of 75 cholera cases within the Kathmandu Valley were analyzed. The majority of cases were male (53.2 %), with a median age of 32 years. The 15–34 age group was most affected. Spatial analysis revealed that most cases were concentrated in the Kathmandu district, particularly in wards 11, 12, and 13, with sporadic distribution patterns. Temporal trends showed a decline in cases in week 28 followed by an increase from week 29, with cumulative cases progressively rising throughout the outbreak.
Conclusion
This study highlights the cholera outbreak's demographic, temporal, and spatial dynamics in the Kathmandu Valley. The findings are vital for enhancing public health planning and response strategies for cholera prevention and control in such settings.
期刊介绍:
Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health (CEGH) is a multidisciplinary journal and it is published four times (March, June, September, December) a year. The mandate of CEGH is to promote articles on clinical epidemiology with focus on developing countries in the context of global health. We also accept articles from other countries. It publishes original research work across all disciplines of medicine and allied sciences, related to clinical epidemiology and global health. The journal publishes Original articles, Review articles, Evidence Summaries, Letters to the Editor. All articles published in CEGH are peer-reviewed and published online for immediate access and citation.