Inequalities in the impact of COVID-19-associated disruptions on tuberculosis diagnosis by age and sex in 45 high TB burden countries
Abstract Background Tuberculosis remains a major public health priority and is the second leading cause of mortality from infectious disease worldwide. TB case detection rates are unacceptably low for men, the elderly and children. Disruptions in TB services due to the COVID-19 pandemic may have exa...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-11-01
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| Series: | BMC Medicine |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-022-02624-6 |