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Tuberculosis in Poland in 2017
1National Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases Research Institute, Department of Tuberculosis Epidemiology and Surveillance
Przeglad Epidemiologiczny
|August 7, 2019
Summary
Tuberculosis incidence in Poland decreased in 2017 but remains higher than the EU/EEA average. While TB in children, HIV-positive individuals, and MDR-TB are less common, the disease disproportionately affects males and older age groups.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
- Infectious Disease Surveillance
Background:
- Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health concern globally and within the European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA).
- Understanding the specific epidemiological features of TB in individual countries is crucial for targeted control strategies.
- Poland's TB data provides a valuable comparison point within the broader EU/EEA context.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the key epidemiological characteristics of tuberculosis (TB) in Poland during 2017.
- To compare Poland's TB situation with that of other EU/EEA countries.
- To identify trends and specific demographic patterns of TB in Poland.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of national TB registry data for cases notified in 2017.
- Inclusion of drug susceptibility testing results, TB as an AIDS-defining illness data, and mortality data from the Central Statistical Office.
- Utilized European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) surveillance reports for comparative analysis.
Main Results:
- In 2017, Poland reported 5,787 TB cases, with an incidence rate of 15.1 per 100,000 population.
- Pulmonary TB constituted 95.6% of cases. Incidence was highest in males (22.2/100,000) and older age groups (≥65 years: 22.6/100,000).
- Multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) and TB in children were less prevalent compared to EU/EEA averages.
Conclusions:
- Tuberculosis incidence in Poland showed a declining trend but exceeded the EU/EEA average in 2017.
- Males and older individuals represent key demographic groups affected by TB.
- While certain TB forms like pediatric TB and MDR-TB are less common, ongoing surveillance and targeted interventions remain essential.
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