Title: Analyze the Epidemic Trend of Tuberculosis(TB) in 2005—2012 in Dazu of Chongqing
Abstract: Objective Analyze the epidemic trends of tuberculosis in Dazu District in order to provide the basis for future development of prevention programs and strategies. Methods By using descriptive epidemiology and Excel tables to analyze the epidemic situation of tuberculosis in 2005-2012 in the Dazu District. Results There are 6,332 cases of reported tuberculosis in2005-2012 in total. Among them,2344 cases with sputum smear-positive tuberculosis,3151 cases with Smear negative,837 cases without Sputum smear; farmers took up 77.5 percents at most; Male: female is 1:0.29. Conclusion The epidemic situation of tuberculosis in Dazu District showed a steadily declining trend, The modern tuberculosis controlling strategies are productive;but the outbreaks of tuberculosis remain serious, So we should pay close attention to farmers and students, carry out health education purposefully, reduce the epidemic of tuberculosis, control the spread of tuberculosis,then ensure to achieve the national program goals for controlling the tuberculosis.
Publication Year: 2014
Publication Date: 2014-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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