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  • Incarcerated populations experience disproportionately high rates of tuberculosis (TB).
  • California, with the second-largest inmate population, reports the highest number of TB cases nationally.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the epidemiology of tuberculosis (TB) among individuals incarcerated in California.
  • To identify trends and demographic factors associated with TB in correctional facilities.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized Poisson regression to assess TB incidence trends from 1993-2013.
  • Employed weighted linear regression for percentage trends and chi-squared or Mann-Whitney U tests for demographic comparisons.

Main Results:

  • Of 64,090 TB cases, 2,323 (4%) were in correctional facilities.
  • TB incidence declined until 2006 (APC -12.3%) but has since stabilized (APC 4.4%).
  • Federal prisoners were more likely male, recent US arrivals, and Mexico-born; jail inmates had higher rates of substance use and homelessness.

Conclusions:

  • TB incidence in California correctional facilities has plateaued after a prior decline.
  • Strengthening collaboration between health departments and correctional facilities is essential for TB risk-based assessments and further incidence reduction.