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[The tuberculosis situation in Vietnam].

K Q Pham, H Landmann

    Zeitschrift Fur Erkrankungen Der Atmungsorgane
    |January 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    Tuberculosis (TB) control in Vietnam, using bacteriological case-finding, saw a significant drop in smear-positive cases from 2.5% in early studies to 0.03% by 1980. This highlights the effectiveness of TB control programs despite wartime interruptions.

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    The tuberculosis situation in east European countries.

    Bulletin of the International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease·1989

    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Epidemiology
    • Infectious Disease Control

    Context:

    • Tuberculosis (TB) control in Vietnam has historically relied on bacteriological case-finding since 1956.
    • Initial pilot studies revealed a high incidence of smear-positive TB cases, approximately 2.5%, in urban populations.
    • The national TB control efforts experienced significant disruption due to the war between 1964 and 1975.

    Purpose:

    • To analyze the trends in tuberculosis incidence in Vietnam.
    • To evaluate the impact of control strategies and wartime interruptions on TB prevalence.
    • To describe the current TB control program and its objectives.

    Summary:

    • Bacteriological case-finding was the cornerstone of Vietnam's TB control since 1956.
    • Despite a high initial incidence (2.5%), TB rates decreased significantly after the war, with smear-positive cases falling to 0.14-0.37% by 1976 and further to 0.03% by 1980.
    • The study outlines the ongoing TB control program and its phased targets.

    Impact:

    • Demonstrates a substantial reduction in infectious tuberculosis cases through sustained public health interventions.
    • Provides critical epidemiological data for understanding disease dynamics in post-conflict settings.
    • Informs future strategies for tuberculosis elimination in Vietnam and similar regions.

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