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  • Public Health
  • Social Medicine
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • National Tuberculosis (TB) elimination programs primarily use microbiological approaches like early diagnosis and treatment.
  • Despite advances, TB continues to cause mortality, suggesting limitations in the current strategy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the significance of social determinants in TB causation.
  • To propose a roadmap for TB elimination by addressing these social factors.
  • To highlight current efforts within the National TB Elimination Program (NTEP) addressing social issues.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing TB elimination strategies.
  • Analysis of the role of socioeconomic and psychological factors in TB.
  • Examination of current NTEP initiatives related to social determinants.

Main Results:

  • The microbiological approach alone is insufficient for TB elimination.
  • Socioeconomic and psychological factors significantly influence TB disease causation.
  • The NTEP is making attempts to incorporate social issue considerations.

Conclusions:

  • A comprehensive strategy for TB elimination must integrate the social determinants of health.
  • Future roadmaps should prioritize addressing socioeconomic and psychological factors.
  • Enhanced focus on social aspects is vital for achieving TB eradication.