Contrasting trends of tuberculosis in the cities of San Pedro Sula and Tegucigalpa, Honduras, 2005 바카라 사이트“ 2014

Compares trends of tuberculosis (TB) case notification rates (CNRs) and treatment outcomes in the 2 largest cities in Honduras

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
4 November 2017
Country:
Honduras
Document Type:
Research Paper
Theme:
Health
First published:
1 January 2016
Authors:
Varela-Martinez, C, Yadon, Z.E., Marin, D and Heldal, E

Abstract

This study:

  • compares trends of TB case notification rates and treatment outcomes in San Pedro Sula and Tegucigalpa
  • identifies possible related socioeconomic and health sector factors

Authors conclude that theTB rate was higher and treatment success lower, and health care resources and socio-demographic indicators less favorable, in San Pedro Sula versus Tegucigalpa.

This research was supported by the UK Department for International Development바카라 사이트™s Operational Research Capacity Building Programme led by the International Union Against TB and Lung Disease (The Union)

Citation

Varela-Martínez C, Yadon ZE, Marín D, Heldal E. Contrasting trends of tuberculosis in the cities of San Pedro Sula and Tegucigalpa, Honduras, 2005바카라 사이트“2014. Rev Panam Salud Publica. 2016;39(1):51바카라 사이트“9.

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