The social determinants of national tuberculosis incidence rates in 116 countries: a longitudinal ecological study between 2005-2015.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Accelerating declines in tuberculosis (TB) incidence is paramount for achieving global goals set for 2030 by the Sustainable Development Goals and the End TB Strategy. The aim of this study was to identify key country-level social determinants of national TB incidence trends.

Methods

This longitudinal ecological study used country-level data extracted from online databases from the period 2005-2015. We used multivariable Poisson regression models allowing for distinct within- and between-country effects to estimate associations between national TB incidence rates and 13 social determinants of health. The analysis was stratified by country income status.

Results

The study sample included 48 low- and lower-middle-income countries (LLMICs) and 68 high- and upp

SUBMITTER: Koltringer FA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9930041 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature