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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Environmental Science

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health issue in Romania, with over 8,000 annual cases.
  • Understanding the spatial and temporal distribution of TB is crucial for effective control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To create a dynamic spatio-temporal profile of TB incidence in Romania (2012-2021).
  • To investigate the relationship between TB distribution, air pollution (specifically PM2.5), and socio-economic factors.
  • To identify geographical patterns and clusters of TB risk.

Main Methods:

  • Descriptive analysis of TB incidence data from 2012-2021.
  • Spatial modeling techniques and time series analysis.
  • Spatial autocorrelation to assess similarity between regions and proximity relationships.

Main Results:

  • A spatial correlation was identified between tuberculosis distribution and particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution.
  • Geographical patterns of TB incidence were mapped, highlighting regional disparities.
  • The study revealed a link between TB distribution, air pollution, and socio-economic development.

Conclusions:

  • Geographical distribution analysis is essential for understanding TB epidemiology in Romania.
  • Identifying TB clusters and their environmental/socio-economic correlates is key for targeted interventions.
  • Integrated analysis of epidemiological and environmental data is needed for improved TB surveillance and control.