Recent Trends in Tuberculosis, Japan
2000
Recent Trends in Tuberculosis in Japan
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Toru Mori
Primary Institution: Research Institute of Tuberculosis, Japan
Hypothesis
Despite a decline after World War II, the rate of tuberculosis in Japan remains high.
Conclusion
The rate of tuberculosis in Japan is still high, particularly among the elderly and disadvantaged populations.
Supporting Evidence
- The incidence of all forms of TB in Japan was 34.8 per 100,000 population in 1998.
- 82% of TB patients were over 40 years of age in 1998.
- The success rate for treatment of smear-positive patients is 78%.
- The rate of decline in TB cases has slowed from 11% to 3% since 1980.
Takeaway
Tuberculosis is still a big problem in Japan, especially for older people, and we need to be careful to stop it from spreading.
Limitations
The study does not provide specific data on the effectiveness of current TB control measures.
Participant Demographics
The study highlights that TB is particularly prevalent among older adults and socioeconomically disadvantaged groups.
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