Abstract:
Objective To analyze the epidemiological characteristics and incidence trend of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) in Chaoyang district, Beijing, from 2014 to 2023, construct an adjusted Serfling regression model for estimating the number of excess pulmonary TB cases, and provide evidence for surveillance, analysis, and control of pulmonary TB.
Methods The incidence data pulmonary TB reported in Chaoyang from 2014 to 2023 were obtained from China Disease Prevention and Control Information System for a descriptive analysis on the epidemiological characteristics of pulmonary TB in Chaoyang, and the adjusted Serfling regression model was used to estimate the epidemic period and the number of excess pulmonary TB cases in Chaoyang.
Results A total of 13 205 pulmonary TB cases were reported in Chaoyang from 2014 to 2023. The proportion of etiologically positive pulmonary TB cases showed an increasing trend (Z=4.395, P < 0.001), especially after 2019. The majority of the reported cases was men (61.55%) and aged 15-<30 years (32.15%). The reported incidence rate of pulmonary TB showed a decreasing trend (Z=−2.116, P=0.034), with higher incidence rates observed in men 45.28/100 000,interquartile range (IQR): 37.12/100 000, 48.76/100 000 and the elderly (≥75 years, 104.70/100 000, IQR: 101.50/100 000, 118.56/100 000), both showed declining trends (men Z=-2.816, P=0.005; the elderly Z=−3.559, P < 0.001). The incidence rate in the young age group (15-<30 year) was also high (55.00/100 000, IQR: 44.40/100 000, 55.30/100 000), but the decreasing trend was without significance (Z=−1.232, P=0.218). The proportion of the patients in the young age group (15-<30 year) decreased (Z=−4.567, P < 0.001), while the proportion of the patients in the elderly group (60- years old) increased (Z=2.947, P=0.003). The Serfling regression model fitted well (R2=0.83), indicating a seasonal pattern of pulmonary TB in Chaoyang, with the incidence peak in March. From 2020 to 2022, the epidemic period differed from previous years, with more peak months observed in 2021. The number of excess pulmonary TB cases in Chaoyang was 1 245 (95%CI: 473-2 016), representing an excess proportion of 37.46% (95%CI: 18.54%-49.25%). The number of the excess cases increased during 2020 - 2022, accounting for 42.97% (95%CI: 42.36%-45.56%) of the total excess cases.
Conclusion The incidence of pulmonary TB in Chaoyang showed a decreasing trend from 2014 to 2023. Attention should be paid to TB prevention, control, and health education in spring and in young and elderly populations. The adjusted Serfling regression model provided a good fit for the trend of pulmonary TB incidence in Chaoyang. The burden level of pulmonary TB in Chaoyang increased during 2020-2022. It is suggested to strengthen the surveillance and control of TB.