肺结核是危害人类健康的主要传染病之一，目前对结核病的控制，化疗起着决定性作用。但正规治疗需要一定医药费用。这对广大农民，特别是丧失经济来源的老人是不轻的经济负担。为了解农村肺结核病人经济状况、医疗保障情况及其与病人治疗的关系，对１９９６～１９９８年在我院? Tuberculosis is one of the major infectious diseases endangering human health. Currently, tuberculosis control and chemotherapy play a decisive role. However, regular treatment requires certain medical expenses. This is not a light economic burden on the vast majority of peasants, especially the elderly who have lost their financial resources. To understand the economic status of rural tuberculosis patients, medical security and its relationship with patient treatment, from 1996 to 1998 in our hospital?