Tuberculosis control in the Republic of Korea

• 발행기관: 한국역학회
• 저자명: Kyung Sook Cho
• 간행물 정보: 『Epidemiology and Health』40, 1~6쪽, 전체 6쪽
• 주제분류: 의약학 > 면역학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2018.01.01

영문 초록

The incidence and mortality rates of tuberculosis (TB) in the Republic of Korea are 77 and 5.2 per 100,000 people, respectively (2016), which are the highest among the member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Recently, the incidence of TB among teens and individuals in their 20s in the Republic of Korea decreased significantly. The decrease is largely attributed to the TB screening and contact investigation efforts targeting schools over the past few years. However, the incidence of TB among elderly individuals remains high, and it is even increasing compared to that in the past 10 years. Older individuals account for 42% of all TB cases and 82% of TB-related deaths. The success rate of TB treatment in the Republic of Korea has gradually increased due to various programs, such as control of non-compliance, insurance coverage for TB diagnosis and treatment, and TB public-private mix models. This study suggests that policy makers should focus their efforts on policies that prioritize a significant reduction in the incidence of TB based on the 2nd National Strategic Plan for Tuberculosis Control (2018-2022).

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INTRODUCTION

TUBERCULOSIS IN KOREA

TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL IN KOREA

DISCUSSION

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS

ORCID

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키워드

Tuberculosis Latent tuberculosis Incidence Mortality Interferon-gamma release tests Republic of Korea