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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Infectious Disease Surveillance

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant global health challenge, impacting millions annually.
  • The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) actively monitors active TB disease through a national surveillance system in collaboration with provinces and territories.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an epidemiological summary of active TB disease cases reported in Canada from 2006 to 2016.
  • To focus on 2016 data and present treatment outcomes for TB cases diagnosed in 2015.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Canadian Tuberculosis Reporting System (CTBRS), a case-based surveillance system.
  • Collected and analyzed annual non-nominal data on active TB disease from Canadian provinces and territories.
  • Data were validated by each province and territory, with analysis conducted by PHAC.

Main Results:

  • Active TB cases increased to 1,737 in 2016, with an incidence rate of 4.8 per 100,000 population.
  • Foreign-born individuals constituted the majority (70%) of reported cases.
  • Highest incidence rates were observed in Canadian-born Indigenous people (23.5/100,000), particularly within the Inuit population (170.1/100,000).
  • A slight decrease in pediatric TB cases and a decline in re-treatment cases (5.4% in 2016) were noted over the decade.

Conclusions:

  • While Canadian TB rates are low globally and stable overall, a recent increase is noted, driven by the foreign-born population.
  • Decreased pediatric cases suggest reduced transmission, and low re-treatment rates indicate effective treatment and adherence.
  • Continued surveillance and targeted interventions remain crucial for TB control in Canada.