Tuberculosis Incidence and Outcomes Among Older New Yorkers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There were limited data on tuberculosis (TB) epidemiology and outcomes among older adults in the United States. We analyzed TB epidemiology and outcomes among New York City residents to identify opportunities for prevention and improved outcomes among older adults.

Methods

We used New York City TB surveillance data to describe TB incidence, patient characteristics, and treatment outcomes comparing older (≥65 years) and younger (18-64 years) adults. Cox proportional hazard models were used to assess characteristics associated with death.

Results

During 2001-2022, overall TB incidence declined from 18 to 7 cases per 100 000 population. Of 5577 TB cases during 2011-2020, 1360 (24%) were among older adults. Among older adults with TB, 86% were born outside the

SUBMITTER: Kyaw NTT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11920619 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature