1. RFP : 감염병 조기 경보시스템 개발

2. 해당분과 : 6-1 과제

3. 과제명 : 감염병 조기경보를 위한 통합감시체계 설계와 시스템 개발 연구

4. 연구책임자 : 최보율(한양대학교)

[Abstract]

The 2019 hepatitis A outbreak has become increasingly prevalent among adults in Korea and is the largest outbreak since that in 2009-2010. The incidence in the current outbreak is highest among adults aged 35-44 years, corresponding to the peak incidence among those aged 25-34 years 10 years ago. This may indicate a cohort effect in the corresponding age group. Causes of these repeated outbreaks of hepatitis A in Korea are low level of immunity among adults, Korean food culture that consumes raw seafood such as salted clam and inadequate public health system. Among countermeasures, along with general infectious disease control measures including control of the infectious agent, infection spread, and host, urgent actions are needed to review the vaccination policy and establish an adequate public health system.