Epidemic situation analysis on tuberculosis from 1990 to 2013 in Huangpu District of Shanghai / 上海预防医学

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.