Epidemic situation analysis on tuberculosis from 1990 to 2013 in Huangpu District of Shanghai
- VernacularTitle:上海市黄浦区1990—2013年肺结核疫情分析
- Author:
Li-Hua HE
1
;
Jian-Jun ZHOU
;
Fei SU
;
Zhen-Hui XU
Author Information
1. 上海市黄浦区疾病预防控制中心
- Keywords:
Tuberculosis;
Epidemic;
Characteristic
- From:
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine
2015;27(9):544-546
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
[Objective] To investigate epidemic characteristics of tuberculosis (TB) in Huangpu District of Shanghai, and evaluate the effects of its prevention and control. [ Methods] Ecology research method was used to analyze epidemic characteristics of TB from 1990 to 2013 in Huangpu District. [Results] In 1990-2013, the average incidence rate of TB was 37.37/105, showing a trend of gradual decline as a whole and the average death rate was 0.47/105 .The incidence rate in elderly males aged over 65 was the highest.Those with the highest morbidity were accordingly retirees, workers, housekeeping and the unemployed. [ Conclusion] The overall effect of control of TB was obvious in Huangpu District from 1990 to 2013.While public's lack of knowledge and awareness, non-standard cure, high rate of drug resistance and large numbers of floating population posed challenge for prevention and control.TB cure and control still need to be improved.
