Assessment of the Results of Tuberculosis Control Project in Baotou from 2003 to 2008

Objective:To evaluate the implementation effect of tuberculosis(TB) control project in Baotou from 2003 to 2008 in order to provide technical strategies for sustainable development of the tuberculosis control.Methods:The data concerning TB control in Baotou from 2003 to 2008 were summarized and analyzed.Results:During the period of 2003-2008 the incidence rate of TB was on the rise year by year,and the curative rate of TB was increased as well year by year during the period of 2003-2007.A total of 28 226 cases of suspected tuberculosis were diagnosed and treated in the past five years,among which there were7 894 cases of active pulmonary tuberculosis,4 017 cases of new smear positive pulmonary tuberculosis and 854 cases of re-treated smear positive pulmonary tuberculosis.The register rate of new smear positive TB increased from 5.38 /100 000 in 2003 to 36.19 /100 000 in 2008.The curative rate of smear positive pulmonary tuberculosis was 89.35 % and the treatment rate of smear negative pulmonary tuberculosis was 86.35 %.Conclusion:The detection rate,and the curative rate,of tuberculosis were increased after the completion of tuberculosis control project.