Title: Inveatigation of the 4~(th) National epidemiological sampling of tuberculosis in Hainan Province
Abstract: ve To evaluate the practical effect of the Tuberculosis Control Project with World Bank Loan implemented in Hainan Province, and provide basis for formulation of the tuberculosis control program in the period of 2001 - 2010. Methods Randomized Epidemiological sampling of two communities was conducted according to the Mannual for the 4th National Epidemiological Sampling Investigation . Results Thirteen active pulmonary tubercilosis cases were detected with an incidence and smear positive incidence of 434.8/100 000 and 33.4/100 000, a drop of 43.4 % and 27.3 % compared with that of 1990 were achieved. The BCG inoculation rate was 34.9% with increase of one time than that of 1996 before the investigation. Conclusion The strategy of tulbercolosis control aimed at the control of infectious sources and with DOTS as the mainstay was successful and applicable, and the administrative involvement of the Government and necessary financial support is important and necessary for sustainable development of tuberculosis conrtol. It also worthwhile to be mentioned that the work of BCG vaccination of the new - borns and children in rural areas be improved.
Publication Year: 2002
Publication Date: 2002-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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