Spatial analysis of animal bites in Iran (2015-2020): A cross-sectional study

Author:

Amiri Hoda1,Yazdanparast Khadijeh1,Pourkhosravani Mohsen2,Rastegar Maryam3

Affiliation:

1. Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

2. Department of Geography and Urban Planning, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Iran

3. Department of Biostatistics, School of Health, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the distribution pattern of animal bites in Mirjaveh, Iran from 2015 to 2020. Methods: The data on animal bites were collected from the Department of Infectious Diseases, the provincial health center. Monthly climatic data on precipitation and temperature during the study period were also collected. The correlation between incidence and temperature, precipitation rate, land type, and altitude was also analyzed. Results: The results showed that men were more affected by animal bites than women (76.4%, P<0.001), and the highest incidence rate occurred in the age group of 5-19 years. The incidence rate of animal bites was found to be correlated with temperature and altitude. An increase in temperature was associated with a rise in the incidence rate of animal bites. The number of animal bites increased until 2019, possibly due to an increase in the number of dogs in the area. Conclusions: Targeted interventions should be implemented to reduce the incidence of animal bites, particularly among children, housewives, and students. Improving access to appropriate treatments, increasing public awareness of the hazards of animal bites, and increasing the number of vaccinated dogs in the area are essential strategies to be considered.

Publisher

Medknow

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