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Tuberculosis notifications in Australia, 2005.

Paul Roche1, Ivan Bastian, Vicki Krause

  • 1Surveillance Policy and Systems Section, Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. paul.roche@health.gov.au

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|May 17, 2007
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In 2005, Australia reported 1,072 tuberculosis (TB) cases, with incidence stable since 1985. High-risk groups include overseas-born and Indigenous Australians, necessitating targeted TB control strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Infectious Disease Surveillance

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health concern globally and in Australia.
  • Surveillance data is crucial for understanding disease trends and informing control strategies.
  • Historically, certain populations in Australia have experienced higher TB incidence rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the incidence and trends of tuberculosis in Australia using national surveillance data.
  • To identify high-risk populations for tuberculosis in Australia.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of current TB control measures.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the National Notifiable Disease Surveillance System (NNDSS) for the year 2005.
  • Calculated tuberculosis incidence rates per 100,000 population.

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  • Stratified incidence rates by birthplace (Australian-born vs. overseas-born) and Indigenous status.

    • Main Results:

    • In 2005, Australia recorded 1,072 TB notifications (1,022 new, 50 relapses) with an overall incidence of 5.3 per 100,000 population.
    • Sustained stable TB incidence rates since 1985.
    • Significantly higher incidence rates observed in overseas-born (20.6/100,000) and Indigenous Australians (5.9/100,000) compared to non-Indigenous Australian-born individuals (0.8/100,000).
    • Declining rates in Australian-born populations (both Indigenous and non-Indigenous) since 1991, contrasted with increasing rates among the overseas-born.

    Conclusions:

    • Tuberculosis control in Australia requires ongoing focus on high-incidence groups, particularly the overseas-born population.
    • Pre-migration screening and accessible, effective treatment are key components of Australia's TB control strategy.
    • The increasing trend in overseas-born individuals highlights the importance of continued vigilance and tailored interventions.