Abstract
Objective To analyze the registration status and epidemiological characteristics of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) in Heilongjiang province from 2011 to 2020 and provide evidence for the prevention and control of pulmonary TB. Methods The data of pulmonary TB patient registration in Heilongjiang during 2011–2020 were collected from China Information System for Disease Control and Prevention. The incidence of pulmonary TB during 2011–2020 was analyzed by descriptive method. Statistical analysis was conducted with Excel 2007 and SAS 9.4, and χ2 test was used to compare the rates. Results From 2011 to 2020, the reported case number and incidence of active pulmonary TB in the province decreased year by year, and the average annual decline rate was 1.59% with statistical difference（χ2=99.61, P Conclusion The reported incidence of pulmonary TB in Heilongjiang decreased in recent ten years, indicating a great achievement in pulmonary TB prevention and control. Although more obvious decline in pulmonary TB incidence has been observed since 2015, it is still high compared with other areas in China.
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