biostudies-literatureLi SGuangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research FoundationSocial Science Planning Project of Guangdong Province of ChinaNatural Science Foundation of Guangdong ProvinceGuangdong Provincial Science and Technology Plan ProjectMedical Scientific Research Foundation of Guangdong Province of China67https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC12801903biostudies-literatureUnknown26(1)<h4>Background</h4>Tuberculosis, caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, remains a leading global health issue, especially in developing countries. In China, tuberculosis prevention efforts have increased, but the disease still imposes significant economic burdens. Guangdong Province, with its dense population and high mobility, faces substantial challenges in tuberculosis control. This study analyzes hospitalization costs and influencing factors to improve resource allocation and policy-making.<h4>Methods</h4>This retrospective study analyzed the data from the first page of medical records in Guangdong Province, including Tuberculosis patients hospitalized in Guangdong Province from 2017 to 2023. Data covered demographics, hospitalization details, and regional classification. Statistical meBMC infectious diseasesCharacteristics and economic burden of hospitalized tuberculosis patients in Guangdong Province, China, from 2017 to 2023: a population-based study.PMC128019032025A1515012867GD24CGL392020B1111170014A20230082024A1515011745Yuan SZhou LZhang DLi SChen LWang XMeng XXue YLiu GfalseCharacteristics and economic burden of hospitalized tuberculosis patients in Guangdong Province, China, from 2017 to 2023: a population-based study.<h4>Background</h4>Tuberculosis, caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, remains a leading global health issue, especially in developing countries. In China, tuberculosis prevention efforts have increased, but the disease still imposes significant economic burdens. Guangdong Province, with its dense population and high mobility, faces substantial challenges in tuberculosis control. This study analyzes hospitalization costs and influencing factors to improve resource allocation and policy-making.<h4>Methods</h4>This retrospective study analyzed the data from the first page of medical records in Guangdong Province, including Tuberculosis patients hospitalized in Guangdong Province from 2017 to 2023. Data covered demographics, hospitalization details, and regional classification. Statistical me2025-01-01T00:00:00Z2025 Dec2026-06-10T05:29:40.184Z2026-06-10T03:07:19.339ZS-EPMC128019034138201810.1186/s12879-025-12292-5