Spatiotemporal patterns and socioeconomic determinants of pulmonary tuberculosis in Dongguan city, China, during 2011-2020: an ecological study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) is a critical challenge worldwide, particularly in China. This study aimed to explore the spatiotemporal transmission patterns and socioeconomic factors of PTB in Dongguan city, China.

Methods/design

An ecological study based on the reported new PTB cases between 2011 and 2020 was conducted in Dongguan city, China. The spatiotemporal analysis methods were used to explore the long-term trend, spatiotemporal transmission pattern and socioeconomic factors of PTB.

Main outcome measures

The number of new PTB cases.

Participants

We collected 35 756 new PTB cases, including 23 572 males and 12 184 females.

Results

The seasonal-trend decomposition indicated a significant downward trend for PTB with a significant peak in 201

SUBMITTER: Zhang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11409261 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature