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Tuberculosis notifications in Australia, 2002.

Gina Samaan1, Paul Roche, Jenean Spencer

  • 1Surveillance and Epidemiology Section, Department of Health and Ageing, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. gina.samaan@health.gov.au

Communicable Diseases Intelligence Quarterly Report
|October 29, 2004
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In 2002, Australia reported 1,028 tuberculosis (TB) cases. Incidence was highest in overseas-born individuals and Indigenous Australians, a pattern consistent for over a decade.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health concern globally and in Australia.
  • Understanding TB incidence patterns across different population sub-groups is crucial for effective control strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the incidence of tuberculosis in Australia in 2002.
  • To identify specific population sub-groups disproportionately affected by TB.
  • To evaluate TB control performance against national indicators.

Main Methods:

  • Data sourced from the National Notifiable Disease Surveillance System for 2002.
  • Calculation of TB incidence rates per 100,000 population for Australia overall and specific sub-populations.
  • Comparison of observed incidence rates with established national performance indicators.

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Main Results:

  • A total of 1,028 tuberculosis cases were reported in Australia in 2002, with an overall incidence rate of 5.2 per 100,000 population.
  • Significantly higher TB incidence rates were observed in people born overseas (20.2 per 100,000) and Indigenous Australians (8.5 per 100,000) compared to the non-Indigenous Australian-born population (1.1 per 100,000).
  • This disparity in TB incidence among population sub-groups has been a consistent trend for over 10 years.

Conclusions:

  • Tuberculosis incidence in Australia in 2002 was notably higher among overseas-born individuals and Indigenous Australians.
  • The persistent pattern underscores the need for targeted public health interventions and continued surveillance.
  • Ongoing evaluation against performance indicators is essential for maintaining and improving Australia's TB control efforts.