Incidence of food and water-borne diseases in Baguio City

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the food and waterborne disease (FWBD) rates in the twenty (20) districts of Baguio City based on reported cases from the year 2010 to the year 2018. It provides descriptions and associations of the demographic profiles of individuals diagnosed with acute bloody diarrhea (ABD), typhoid fever, and hepatitis A, particularly with age and sex. It demonstrates an exploratory analysis of the significant temporal hot spot locations and clustering of FWBD cases by mapping disease rates. These informative descriptions and analysis of FWBD cases in Baguio City raise awareness of the public concerning the effect of FWBDs on the health and safety of community residents. Results of the study provide a useful guide for policymakers and health officials to come up with measures for the prevention of disease outbreak.This study aims to analyze the food and waterborne disease (FWBD) rates in the twenty (20) districts of Baguio City based on reported cases from the year 2010 to the year 2018. It provides descriptions and associations of the demographic profiles of individuals diagnosed with acute bloody diarrhea (ABD), typhoid fever, and hepatitis A, particularly with age and sex. It demonstrates an exploratory analysis of the significant temporal hot spot locations and clustering of FWBD cases by mapping disease rates. These informative descriptions and analysis of FWBD cases in Baguio City raise awareness of the public concerning the effect of FWBDs on the health and safety of community residents. Results of the study provide a useful guide for policymakers and health officials to come up with measures for the prevention of disease outbreak.