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Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Metabolic Disorders

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant global health challenge.
  • The interplay between non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes, and infectious diseases like TB is increasingly recognized.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between diabetes mellitus and the occurrence of tuberculosis.
  • To determine if diabetes is a risk factor for developing tuberculosis.

Main Methods:

  • A case-control study design was employed, matching 323 new TB cases with 323 controls.
  • Data were collected through structured interviews, including clinical data, capillary blood glucose levels, and the CAGE questionnaire.
  • Conditional logistic regression was used for multivariate analysis.

Main Results:

  • A statistically significant association was observed between diabetes and tuberculosis (OR = 2.37).
  • This association remained significant after adjusting for potential confounders (OR = 3.12).
  • The average age of participants was 38.5 years, with 61% being male.

Conclusions:

  • The findings indicate that diabetes is associated with an increased risk of tuberculosis.
  • This association can impede tuberculosis control efforts and contribute to the disease's persistent burden.
  • Enhanced early detection of diabetes in individuals with tuberculosis is recommended to improve control strategies.