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Review
. 2019 Dec;40(4):693-702.
doi: 10.1016/j.ccm.2019.07.001.

Epidemiology of Tuberculosis in the United States

Adam J Langer  1 , Thomas R Navin  2 , Carla A Winston  2 , Philip LoBue  2
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Review

Epidemiology of Tuberculosis in the United States

Adam J Langer et al. Clin Chest Med. 2019 Dec.

Abstract

Although considerable progress has been made in reducing US tuberculosis incidence, the goal of eliminating the disease from the United States remains elusive. A continued focus on preventing new tuberculosis infections while also identifying and treating persons with existing tuberculosis infection is needed. Continued vigilance to ensure ongoing control of tuberculosis transmission remains key.

Keywords: Disease control; Epidemiology; Tuberculosis; United States.

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DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS

The authors report no commercial or financial conflicts of interest or outside funding sources.

Figures

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Tuberculosis Cases and Incidence Rates --- United States, 1953–2017
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Figure 2:
Tuberculosis Deaths and Mortality Rates --- United States, 1953–2016
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Figure 3:
Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) Lost to Tuberculosis and DALYs per 100,000 Population --- All WHO Member States, All G7 Countries, and United States, 2000–2016
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