Objective To understand the epidemic characteristics and control effect of tuberculosis in Karamay city, Xinjiang from 2001 to 2015, to provide scientific basis for improving control strategy. Methods Data of tuberculosis cases were collected to carry out retrospective analysis of epidemic situation, characteristics and control effect in Karamay city.Results Totally 2 340 cases of active cases were reported in the whole city during 2001—2015. The registration rates of active and new sputum smear positive ca...