目的分析襄阳市2011年手足口病疫情特点,为预防手足口病提供科学依据。方法采用描述性分析方法对手足口病患者的流行病学资料进行分析,有关数据应用Excel2007软件进行统计。结果 2011年共报告手足口病16598例,发病率为275.30/10万,其中重症141例,死亡15例。4-6月和10-12月为发病高峰,发病人群以4岁以下儿童为主,占94.22%,男女性别比为1.69:1。EV71病毒株更容易引起重症甚至死亡病例。结论手足口病发病具有明显的时间、地区、性别差异,可通过监测分析、规范治疗、健康教育等综合性措施实施防控。 Objective To analyze the epidemic characteristics of hand-foot-mouth disease in Xiangyang City in 2011 and provide a scientific basis for the prevention of hand-foot-mouth disease. Methods The descriptive analysis method was used to analyze the epidemiological data of hand-foot-mouth disease patients. The data were calculated by Excel2007 software. Results A total of 16598 HFMD cases were reported in 2011, with an incidence rate of 275.30 / 100 000, of which 141 were severe and 15 were fatal. From April to June and from October to December, it was the peak of incidence. The incidence of children was less than 4 years old, accounting for 94.22%. The sex ratio was 1.69: 1. EV71 virus strains are more likely to cause severe or even deaths. Conclusion The incidence of hand, foot and mouth disease has obvious time, region and gender differences. It can be implemented through comprehensive measures such as monitoring and analysis, standardized treatment and health education.