Analysis of Tuberculosis Control in Dalian City during 17 Years

[Objective]To analyze the control status of tuberculosis in Dalian City in 17 years,and provide technical strategy for sustainable development of tuberculosis control.[Methods]Project quarter reports and epidemiological data of 7 districts and counties of Dalian City during 1992—2008 were collected.[Results]Totally 339 931 cases of suspected tuberculosis had been examined over 17 years,33 189 were diagnosed active tuberculosis,among which 14 746 were new smear-positive tuberculosis.New smear-positive rate increased from 4.4/100 000 before project to 29.08/100 000.The cure rate of patients with new smear-positive tuberculosis and patients with retreatment was 93.65% and 88.24% respectively,which increased nearly 30 %,compared with 65% before the implementation of the project.[Conclusion]The tuberculosis control project achieved remarkable social and economic benefits in Dalian City.Detection rate and cure rate of patients with smear-positive tuberculosis has increased annually,in line with the requirements of tuberculosis control project,reaching the purpose of controlling the source of infection,due to administrative intervention,tuberculosis control publicity and DOTS strategy implementation.