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Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health
  • Computational Biology

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) is the second leading infectious killer globally, with 10.6 million new cases in 2022.
  • TB claimed 1.3 million lives in 2022, highlighting its persistent public health threat.
  • Combating TB requires intensified global commitment and resources.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To forecast Tuberculosis (TB) incidence using predictive modeling.
  • To identify potential determinants influencing TB incidence.
  • To contribute to strategies for preventing TB spread.

Main Methods:

  • Application of various machine learning models for TB incidence prediction.
  • Development of a user-defined function based on the optimal performing model.
  • Utilization of impactful visualizations for data exploration, analysis, and comparison.

Main Results:

  • Development of predictive models for TB incidence.
  • Identification of key factors influencing TB transmission.
  • Insights into data patterns for enhanced understanding of TB dynamics.

Conclusions:

  • Machine learning offers a powerful approach to forecast TB incidence.
  • Understanding determinants is crucial for effective TB prevention strategies.
  • This research supports global efforts to combat the Tuberculosis crisis.