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[Tuberculosis morbidity between 1982 and 1990 in Algiers]

R Amrane1, A Djillali, M L'Hadj

  • 1Service de Pneumo-phtisiologie, Centre Hospitalier et Universitaire de Bab el Oued, Alger.

Tubercle and Lung Disease : the Official Journal of the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease
|April 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Tuberculosis incidence in Algeria significantly decreased by 40.3% between 1982 and 1990. Pulmonary tuberculosis (TP) and smear-positive TP cases showed notable declines, particularly in young adult men.

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Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) surveillance data from Algeria's Ministry of Health (1982-1990).
  • Analysis of notified cases, including pulmonary tuberculosis (TP) and extrapulmonary tuberculosis (TEP).
  • Focus on incidence trends and demographic impact.

Purpose:

  • To analyze trends in tuberculosis incidence in Algeria from 1982 to 1990.
  • To identify demographic patterns of tuberculosis cases.
  • To assess the impact of public health interventions on TB morbidity.

Summary:

  • Overall TB incidence fell by 40.3%, from 72 to 43 per 100,000 population.
  • Smear-positive pulmonary TB incidence decreased by 37%, primarily affecting men aged 20-39.

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  • Lymphadenitis was the most common extrapulmonary TB, with a similar incidence decline.

    • Impact:

    • Demonstrates a significant reduction in TB burden over a 9-year period.
    • Highlights the effectiveness of control measures in reducing TB transmission.
    • Provides baseline data for future TB control strategies in Algeria.