July 14, 2025

Trends in Tuberculosis-Related Mortality in the United States, 1999 to 2022: A Nationwide Analysis based on Sex, Race, Age, Region, & Locality

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Mortality from tuberculosis in the US declined overall by 3.95% annually from 1999 to 2022.
Males accounted for 16,741 tuberculosis-related deaths compared to 9,859 for females during the analysis period.
Older individuals (over 65) exhibited significantly higher mortality rates from tuberculosis than younger groups.
Urban areas had 20,680 deaths, indicating a stark contrast to 3,707 deaths in rural areas due to tuberculosis.

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Nationwide analysis reveals declining tuberculosis mortality trends, highlighting demographic disparities in risk factors.

Foley et al. (2025) studied this question.

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