对北京市4月下旬以来SARS疫情不同阶段的分析

北京市的SARS疫情从4月下旬以来经历了3个明显的发展阶段,即4月下旬的迅猛发展阶段,5月第l周的缓慢下降及5月中旬后的快速持续下降阶段。从5月下旬起北京市SARS疫情得到了控制,并维持在一个相当低的水平。本文用几个指标描述了不同疫情发展阶段的主要特点,说明北京市从4月下旬开始采取的干预措施发挥了积极的作用,而信息公开是重要的干预措施之一。信息公开是公众知情权的一个重要内容,它可以使大众了解目前正在发生着什么,政府在干什么以及自己应该干什么;也有助于动员大众为国分忧。大众理解、积极支持政府采取的各种干预活动,并主动参与对于疫情的迅速下降起到了举足轻重的作用。

SARS epidemic trends in Beijing since late April 2003

Since May8th,Beijing' s severe acute respirtory syndrome (SARS)epidemic is on a continuous decline.Indicating and verifying measures taken since the end of April to be effective.Three stages of SARS have been distinguished in Beijing since late April,they are described in this article as rapid growth stage beginning late April unfil early May,decline and stable stage throughout the first week of May,and rapid decline stage since May9th until present.These three stages depict the effectiveness of interventive measures against SARS in Beijing since late April.Information transparency towards the public is an import part among all measures taken,enhancing public awareness and understanding of the current situation and government action as well as introduce public action.Public awareness is an important factor,forming active support for government interventions.