HFMD incidence in Shantou exhibits significant spatial autocorrelation, suggesting targeted prevention in high-incidence streets.
The incidence of HFMD across the various streets in Shantou not only varied widely but also represented local autocorrelation. Attention, as well as prevention and control measures, should be focused on those high-incidence areas, such as the Queshi street, Zhuchi street and Xinjin street.
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