The prevalence of HBsAg in Elderly Hui Ethnicities residents In Ningxia

摘要

Objective:To explore the prevalence of HBsAg in Hui ethnicities aged 55 years and older. Methods:Blood serum HBsAg biomarker was examined by immune colloidal gold dipstick for 6582 Hui ethnicities, descriptive analysis applied to explore the distribution of prevalence of HBsAg.Results: Total of 372 subjects were positive of HBsAg with a prevalence of 4.68%; There were no significant differences between male and female for prevalence of HBsAg, however, an significant differences was detected among age groups,and the differences age group in older women. ALT and AST level higher in HBsAg positive group than those HBsAg negative subjects.Conclusions: The Hui elderly had a relatively lower prevalence of HBsAg than general population, further study needed to explore possible factors contribute to the low prevalence.