Prevalence of tuberculosis among prisoners in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Prevalence of tuberculosis among prisoners in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BackgroundTuberculosis (TB) is a key community health problem in numerous settings, predominantly in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). TB is the second most lethal infectious disease worldwide. Around 1.6 million people died from TB in 2021. TB prevention and control strategies are difficult to implement in...

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Main Authors: Yordanos Sisay Asgedom, Gizachew Ambaw Kassie, Tsegaye Melaku Kebede
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Public Health
Subjects:
tuberculosis
prison
meta-analysis
sub-Saharan Africa
systematic review
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1235180/full

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