Tuberculosis in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults in California, 2000-2023.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To identify trends in pediatric tuberculosis (TB) epidemiology in California and measure progress in reducing health disparities.

Methods

Demographic, clinical, and neighborhood health support data in persons younger than 25 years with TB during 2000-2023 in California were analyzed across age groups.

Results

A total of 8249 individuals younger than 25 years were identified with active TB. Half (45.8%) were US-born. Incidence rates were highest among Asians, residents of the San Diego region, and those living in the least-health-supportive neighborhoods. The highest TB rates occurred among 18- to 24-year-olds in 6 regions and among children younger than 5 years in 2 regions. TB rates declined across the period; 2 regions had rate increases during 2020-2023.

SUBMITTER: Wendorf KA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12693064 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature