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  • Public Health Surveillance
  • Infectious Disease Epidemiology
  • Canadian Health System Analysis

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) poses a significant global health challenge, impacting millions annually.
  • The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) utilizes the Canadian Tuberculosis Reporting System (CTBRS) for national TB surveillance.
  • Understanding TB trends is crucial for effective public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the 2015 Canadian tuberculosis case data, including new and re-treatment cases.
  • To compare 2015 TB data with previous years to identify trends.
  • To present treatment outcomes for tuberculosis cases diagnosed in 2014.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Canadian Tuberculosis Reporting System (CTBRS), a national case-based surveillance system.
  • Analyzed non-nominal data on active tuberculosis cases collected by PHAC.
  • Data were validated by provincial and territorial health authorities; no statistical tests were performed.

Main Results:

  • A total of 1,639 active TB cases were reported in Canada in 2015, a slight increase from 2014.
  • Nunavut reported the highest incidence rate (119.2/100,000), though decreased from the prior year. An outbreak occurred in Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • Foreign-born individuals constituted 71% of cases, while Canadian-born Indigenous people, especially Inuit, showed the highest incidence rates (17.1/100,000 and 166.2/100,000, respectively).

Conclusions:

  • Tuberculosis rates in Canada have remained stable and low globally over the past decade.
  • Foreign-born individuals and Indigenous Canadians remain disproportionately affected by TB.
  • CTBRS data are vital for informing public health actions and policy development for TB control.