This fact sheet summarizes global goals and targets for TB control. The fact sheet also contains a data table with demographic, epidemiological, and operational indicators; threats to TB control; and resources for all the countries in the Americas.
In this report, health disparities are measured by examining differences in HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, STDs, and tuberculosis surveillance data with respect to such sociodemographic factors as race/ethnicity, gender, and age. In addition, where possible, disparities are measured by examining differences by sexual orientation and geographic location. This report includes a retrospective review of CDC surveillance data for HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, STDs, and tuberculosis over the period 2000-2004.
This is the 20th global report on tuberculosis (TB) published by WHO in a series that started in 1997. It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of the TB epidemic and progress in implementing and financing TB prevention, care and control at global, regional and country levels using data reported by 200 countries and territories that account for over 99% of the world’s TB cases.
This report summarizes data from the national TB surveillance system for 2004 and describes trends since 1993. Findings indicate that although the 2004 TB rate was the lowest recorded in the United States since national reporting began in 1953, the declines in rates for 2003 (2.3%) and 2004 (3.3%) were the smallest since 1993. TB rates greater than the US average continue to be reported in certain racial/ethnic populations.
A document on technical instructions for TB screening and treatment for panel physicians on persons overseas applying for U.S immigration status and non-immigrants who are required to have an overseas medical examination.
This document highlights strategic directions to integrate digital health into TB prevention and care activities in support of WHO’s End TB Strategy.
This fact sheet presents data of the distribution on TB cases among the population of Los Angeles County in 2003.
This fact sheet provides the latest information on the work USAID is doing to fight TB in Haiti.
This report provides surveillance data, concise summaries of core program activities, and highlights for 2015.
This fact sheet presents data on the distribution of TB cases among the foreign-born of Los Angeles County in 2003.
