Objective To analyze the epidemiological characteristics of pulmonary tuberculosis in Yanling County,Henan Province from 2013 to 2022,and provide basis for tuberculosis prevention and control.Methods The data of pulmonary tu-berculosis cases in Yanling County from 2013 to 2022 were collected,and their distribution was described.SPSS 22.0 was used for statistical analysis.Results From 2013 to 2022,a total of 2 622 cases of pulmonary tuberculosis were reported in Yanling County,with an annual reported incidence rate of 47.28/100 000,showing a downward trend year by year(x2trend=292.266,P＜0.001).The highest incidence rate was reported in the 75 year old and above age group(131.47/100 000),and the incidence rate reported by men was higher than that of women(X2=343.232,P＜0.001).The occupation of tuber-culosis was mainly farmers(93.55％),followed by students(2.17％),and the source of patients was mainly referrals(1136 cases,43.33％).Conclusion The tuberculosis epidemic in Yanling County is showing a decreasing trend year by year,and the screening and prevention of key populations should be strengthened.
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