Abstract: Objective To realize the dynamic status of the epidemiological situation of tuberculosis in district of Qingdao and improve the control measures as well as to provide the scientific basis for the preparation of Tuberculosis Control program objectives of district of Qingdao.Methods The multi-stratified grouping random sampling method was used and the 9 investigation points was sampled.Results The actual exampled population in the survey was 14?355 and accounted for 97.2% of the eligible population. The standardized incidence of active and bacteriological positive pulmonary tuberculosis were 202.02/10⁵ and 27.86/10⁵ respectively. The annual reduction rates between 1990 and 2000—2001 for active and smear positive pulmonary tuberculosis were 1.8%,0.8% respectively.Conclusion The epidemiological situation of tuberculosis of District of Qingdao is still very severe.So, propagandizing the knowledge about preventing tuberculosis and DOTs policy need enhanced.At the same time,the surveys to the crowds who are prone to tuberculosis and the increased invests must be stressed.

Key words: Tuberculosis,pulmonary / Epidemiology, Qingdao