Epidemiology of tuberculosis in Kazakhstan: data from the Unified National Electronic Healthcare System 2014-2019.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aims to estimate tuberculosis (TB) incidence, mortality rates and survival HRs in Kazakhstan, using large-scale administrative health data records during 2014-2019.

Design

A retrospective cohort study.

Settings

Data for patients with TB in Kazakhstan during 2014-2019, reported in the Unified National Electronic Healthcare System.

Participants

Patients with TB in Kazakhstan (ICD-10 (The International Classification of Diseases, 10th revision) codes: A15-A19).

Outcome measures

Demographic factors, diagnoses and comorbidities were analysed using descriptive, bivariate and multivariable statistical analyses. TB incidence and mortality rates were calculated, and Cox regression and Kaplan-Meier survival analysis were performed to assess r

SUBMITTER: Sakko Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10582847 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature