Trends in tuberculosis-related mortality among adults 35-85 years old in the United States, 1999 to 2022: a nationwide analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tuberculosis (TB) is a significant cause of mortality in the United States (US), impairing individual health and causing national financial burden. Although TB-related mortality has declined in recent years, a variety of factors still make TB difficult to prevent, necessitating further analysis of which demographic groups are most impacted by TB.

Methods

Trends in TB-related mortality in individuals aged 35 to 85 + years in the US from 1999 to 2022 were analyzed utilizing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Wide-ranging Online Data for Epidemiologic Research (CDC WONDER) database. Following data collection, age-adjusted mortality rate (AAMR) and average annual percent change (AAPC) in TB-related mortality were examined. Data was further stratified by se

SUBMITTER: Foley O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12495779 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature