Abstract: To analyze the epidemiological characteristics and regularity of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) in Shennongjia, Hubei from 2011 to 2015, and to provide evidence for further prevention and control of tuberculosis. The results showed that there were 271 pulmonary TB cases reported in Shennongjia during 2011-2015, resulting an average annual reported incidence of 68.25/100 000 (271/396 070). The incidence was 74.92/100 000 in 2011, 69.16/100 000 in 2012, 69.06/100 000 in 2013, 63.09/100 000 in 2014 and 64.91/100 000 in 2015 respectively. Among the 271 patients, the most frequent time of onset was in March (12.18% (33/271)), while the lowest incidence was observed in May (4.06% (11/271)). Of the patients, 71.22% (193/271) were males, and 28.78% (78/271) were females, yielding a male: female ratio of 2.47:1. The difference in gender was statistically significant (χ²＝41.36, P<0.01). Among the 271 patients, the majority were aged 35- and 45- years, accounting for 38.01% (103/271). Farmers accounted for 61.25% (166/271). Therefore, prevention and treatment of pulmonary TB in Shennongjia should continue to strictly implement modern TB control strategy and to consolidate the “Trinity” TB prevention and control system. Furthermore, the work should focus on rural areas and farmers.

Key words: Tuberculosis, pulmonary, Small-area analysis, Epidemiologic study characteristics as topic, Preventive health services