Title: Analysis on the Epidemiological Characteristics of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in a PLA Unit,2000-2009
Abstract: [Objective] To understand the incidence and epidemiological characteristics of tuberculosis in a PLA unit,so as to provide the scientific basis for decision-making on effective control and management of pulmonary tuberculosis.[Methods]The epidemiological characteristics of pulmonary tuberculosis of a PLA unit from 2000 to 2009 were analyzed by some descriptive statistical indicators.[Results]From 2000 to 2009,1 374 pulmonary tuberculosis cases were reported by the infectious diseases reporting system,the incidence of pulmonary tuberculosis was the first in all infectious diseases.Two incidence peaks were in 2002 and 2006,young people about 20-29 years old were dominant in all groups,64.8%,the largest number of incidence(507 cases) was recruit soldiers of the first year,about 4 times as many as the second years.[Conclusion]Prevention and control of pulmonary tuberculosis,including health education should be emphasized,especially focus on the recruit soldiers.
Publication Year: 2010
Publication Date: 2010-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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