Disparities in Tuberculosis Incidence by Race and Ethnicity Among the U.S.-Born Population in the United States, 2011 to 2021 : An Analysis of National Disease Registry Data.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Elevated tuberculosis (TB) incidence rates have recently been reported for racial/ethnic minority populations in the United States. Tracking such disparities is important for assessing progress toward national health equity goals and implementing change.

Objective

To quantify trends in racial/ethnic disparities in TB incidence among U.S.-born persons.

Design

Time-series analysis of national TB registry data for 2011 to 2021.

Setting

United States.

Participants

U.S.-born persons stratified by race/ethnicity.

Measurements

TB incidence rates, incidence rate differences, and incidence rate ratios compared with non-Hispanic White persons; excess TB cases (calculated from incidence rate differences); and the index of disparity. Analyses were

SUBMITTER: Li Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11770560 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature