Spatial variation of viral hepatitis infections in Babylon province for the year 2010-2020

Abstract

This research aims to know the spatial distribution of hepatitis C infections, a type in Babylon governorate, for the purpose of giving a clear picture of the geographical reality of the disease, since the pathological phenomenon is a geographical phenomenon, and the place has a great impact on the variation of its existence. Knowing the places of concentration and spread of the disease, after which the emergence and spread of the disease can be explained spatially, because the place contains natural and human factors that help provide factors for the emergence and spread of the disease. he epidemiological type of viral hepatitis differs in the province of Babylon during the study period, as it did not appear at a uniform pace. Through the study of spatial and temporal variation, the highest seasonal rate of infections and deaths of types (A) and (E) was recorded during the summer months, while the highest seasonal rate of infections and deaths of types (A) and (E) was recorded The highest incidence of viral hepatitis type (B) and type (C) occurred during the autumn season in October. As for the human factors for people with hepatitis, it was found that the disease affects both sexes and appears in all age groups, and there is a discrepancy in the rates of injuries and deaths for both sexes. With the high percentage of males in all types of disease.