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[Current tuberculosis mortality world-wide].

E Haefliger1, H L Rieder

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Schweizerische Rundschau Fur Medizin Praxis = Revue Suisse De Medecine Praxis
|April 21, 1992
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Tuberculosis mortality rates vary significantly worldwide, with higher rates observed in the Americas and Western Pacific regions compared to Europe. Sex and age distributions of tuberculosis deaths also show variations correlating with overall mortality rates.

Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Tuberculosis remains a significant global health concern.
  • Mortality rates serve as a crucial indicator for assessing tuberculosis burden and impact.
  • Comparative statistical data allows for valuable insights into disease trends and disparities.

Purpose:

  • To analyze and compare global tuberculosis mortality rates using 1989 WHO Health Statistics Annual data.
  • To examine variations in tuberculosis mortality across different countries and regions.
  • To investigate the relationship between tuberculosis mortality, sex, and age distribution.

Summary:

  • Tuberculosis mortality rates exhibit substantial geographical variation, with examples ranging from 0.2/100,000 in the Netherlands to 14.65/100,000 in China.
  • The proportion of tuberculosis deaths among all causes of death also varies globally, from 0.02% in the Netherlands to 2.10% in the Republic of Korea.

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  • Higher tuberculosis mortality rates correlate with a greater proportion of deaths occurring in males and younger age groups.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights significant global disparities in tuberculosis impact.
    • Provides baseline data for public health interventions and resource allocation.
    • Informs strategies for targeted tuberculosis control efforts based on demographic factors.