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China National Tuberculosis Prevalence Survey 1984-1985

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General Info
Original or alternative title 
Nationwide random survey for the epidemiology of tuberculosis in 1984 / 85
Geography 
China (CHN)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
01/1984 - 12/1984
Series or system 
China National Tuberculosis Prevalence Survey
Data type
Survey:
  • Exam
  • Individual
  • Nationally representative
Summary 

The 1984-1985 Tuberculosis Prevalence Survey is the second survey conducted in this series, the first being held in 1979. The purpose of the survey was to improve control services in the country through the creation of a tuberculosis control network. Testing was conducted on participants to determine prevalence of tuberculosis, and 1,121,897 individuals participated in the exam.

Some libraries may be able to procure a report for this survey through the interlibrary loan system.

Keywords 
BCG vaccines, Blood disorders, Causes of death, Cerebrovascular diseases, Congenital anomalies, Digestive diseases, Drug resistance, Endocrine disorders, Heart disease, Infectious diseases, Neonatal conditions, Neurological conditions, Population, Pregnancy complications, Prevalence, Respiratory infections, Skin tests, Tuberculosis, Urinary diseases
GHDx Entry last modified on: Aug 5, 2021