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Tuberculosis epidemiology in Croydon

M J Harding1, P Pilkington, J Thomas

  • 1Department of Public Health Medicine, Croydon Health Authority.

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|July 1, 1995
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Tuberculosis (TB) disproportionately affected people from the Indian Sub-Continent (ISC) in Croydon. Many ISC patients developed active TB over 15 years after immigrating to the UK.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant global health concern.
  • Understanding TB epidemiology in diverse populations is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the demographic and clinical characteristics of TB cases in Croydon.
  • To assess the effectiveness of contact tracing for TB in this population.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective survey of Chest Clinic health visitor records from 1988-1991.
  • Analysis of 222 tuberculosis cases, focusing on ethnic origin, age, sex, and disease presentation.
  • Evaluation of contact tracing outcomes.

Main Results:

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  • Individuals of Indian Sub-Continent (ISC) ethnic origin constituted 65% of TB cases.
  • Non-Caucasian patients were younger, more likely female, and presented with non-pulmonary disease.
  • A quarter of ISC patients developed active TB more than 15 years post-immigration.
  • Contact tracing identified three additional cases, primarily from smear-positive index cases.

    • Conclusions:

    • TB incidence in Croydon during 1988-1991 was highest among the ISC population.
    • Delayed onset of active TB in immigrants suggests long-term risks.
    • Current contact tracing appears most effective for smear-positive cases.