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[Tuberculosis mortality in Cuba, 1987-1993]

H de J Toledo Vila1, O Padilla Pérez, I Vidal García

  • 1Instituto de Medicina Tropical Pedro Kourí.

Revista Cubana De Medicina Tropical
|January 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Tuberculosis (TB) mortality in Cuba increased from 1991 to 1993, primarily affecting males over 65. This study analyzed 414 TB deaths between 1987-1993, highlighting key demographic and temporal trends.

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Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases

Context:

  • Analysis of tuberculosis (TB) mortality data in Cuba from 1987-1993.
  • Utilized data from the National Statistics Division of the Ministry of Public Health.
  • Examined 414 deaths attributed to TB during the specified period.

Purpose:

  • To investigate trends and patterns in tuberculosis mortality in Cuba.
  • To identify demographic factors influencing TB deaths, including age, sex, and geographic distribution.
  • To calculate the years of potential life lost due to TB.

Summary:

  • Tuberculosis mortality rates in Cuba showed a gradual increase from 1991, reaching 7.82 per million inhabitants by 1993.
  • Male mortality significantly contributed to the rising trend (p < 0.05).

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  • The highest mortality was observed in individuals over 65 years old (26.09 per 100,000), with a peak in October.

    • Impact:

    • Provides crucial data for understanding tuberculosis epidemiology in Cuba.
    • Informs public health strategies for TB control and prevention.
    • Highlights the disproportionate impact of TB on specific demographic groups, guiding targeted interventions.