Table 1 General information of selected counties for patient survey
| Â | Ganzhou | Shandan | Xifeng | Zhenyuan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Geography | Plain & Gobi | Plain & Gobi | Mountain | Mountain |
Population | 506,558 | 192,947 | 330,000 | 520,000 |
Per capital income (RMB) | 3,947 | 2,892 | 1,734 | 1,500 |
Registered active TB patients in 2006 | 2,836 | 1,295 | 7,66 | 1,036 |
Registered smear positive patients identified in 2006 | 295 | 110 | 200 | 216 |