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Tuberculosis In Minorities

Disparities in tuberculosis (TB) persist among members of racial and ethnic minority populations. In 2006, the majority (83%) of all reported TB cases in the United States occurred in racial and ethnic minorities.

Several factors likely contribute to the burden of TB in minorities:

• Among people from countries where TB is common, TB disease may result from infection acquired in their country of origin.
• Among racial and ethnic minorities, unequal distribution of TB risk factors, particularly HIV infection, can also increase the chance of developing the disease.

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Although TB rates have declined substantially over the past decade, we must better target our efforts to prevent and control TB in racial and ethnic minority populations.

Last Modified: 09/09/2008

Last Reviewed: 05/18/2008
Content Source: Division of Tuberculosis Elimination
National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention

 
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