The Analysis of Epidemic feature of Tuberculosis in Henan Province 2011

Objective To analyze the epidemcic feature of Tuberculosis in Henan province,2008.Methods The data of Tuberculosis were analysed by 'Disease Reported and Surveilliance Information System' and Excel software.Results 65 741 Tuberculosis cases were reported during 2011 in Henan province,and the incidence rate was 69.91 per 100 000,which was declined by 4.38 % than 2010.127 deaths were reported and the mortality was 0.13 per 100 000,which was declined by 20.39 % than 2010.The incidence rate and the mortality of Tuberculosis ranked second among the 28 A and B infectious diseases.There were important seasonal variations in the incidence of Tuberculosis during the winter and spring months than the summer and autumn months.The incidence rate in southeast was higher than of the northwest.Regarding the age and gender distribution of diseases,the incidence rate of Tuberculosis in young and middle aged adults was higher than of other age groups.The incidence rate of male was obviously more than female.Occupational distributions of Tuberculosis incidence revealed high rates among farmers.Conclusion Tuberculosis has seriously endangered the health of the local residents,and has become one of the important public health problems.