Poisoning emergency incidence reported by different surveillance systems in China, 2013

Objective To understand the incidence patterns of poisoning emergency reported by different surveillance systems in China, 2013 and provide evidences for the improvement of poisoning emergency surveillance. Methods The comparative analysis was conducted on the incidence data of poisoning reported through web-based media surveillance system and public health emergency reporting system. Results A total of 302 poisoning cases were reported through web-based surveillance system,and 274 poisoning cases were reported through public health emergency reporting system. All the cases were caused by accidental poisoning affecting digestive tract,and most poisoning occurred at homes. Chemical poisoning accounted for the highest proportion reported by web based media surveillance system, and most cases were workers. Bacterial poisoning were mainly reported through public health emergency reporting system. In addition, there was no significant difference in the timeliness of poisoning emergency reporting between the two surveillance systems. Conclusion Web based media surveillance can be used as supplement to the poisoning emergency surveillance system.