Description: Number of new HIV infections per 1,000 uninfected population (by age group, sex and key populations) (SDG 3.3.1 )
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DATA IDENTIFICATION


Name
Tuberculosis incidence per 1,000 persons per year
Indicator purpose

Share of population who have been diagnosed with Tuberculosis.

Abstract

The tuberculosis incidence per 1,000 population is defined as the estimated number of new and relapse TB cases (all forms of TB, including cases in people living with HIV) arising in a given year, expressed as a rate per 1 000 population.

Data source

Ministry of Health (MOH)

DATA CHARACTERISTICS



Contact organization person

Ministry of Health (MOH)

Date last updated
04-NOV-2019
Periodicity

Annual

Unit of measure

Rate per 1,000 population

Other characteristics

Direct measurement requires high-quality surveillance systems in which under reporting is negligible, and strong health systems so that under-diagnosis is also negligible; otherwise indirect estimates are based on notification data and estimates of levels of under reporting and under-diagnosis.

DATA CONCEPTS and CLASSIFICATIONS



Classification used

Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by bacteria (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) that most often affect the lungs. Tuberculosis is curable and preventable. TB is spread from person to person through the air. When people with lung TB cough, sneeze or spit, they propel the TB germs into the air. A person needs to inhale only a few of these germs to become infected.

Disaggregation

The indicator is disaggregated by country, sex and age (children vs adults).

Key statistical concepts

Estimates of TB incidence are produced through a consultative and analytical process led by WHO and are published annually. These estimates are based on annual case notifications, assessments of the quality and coverage of TB notification data, national surveys of the prevalence of TB disease and information from death (vital) registration systems. Estimates of incidence for each country are derived, using one or more of the following approaches depending on available data: (i) incidence = case notifications/estimated proportion of cases detected; (ii) capture-recapture modelling, (iii) incidence = prevalence/duration of condition.

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OTHER ASPECTS



Recommended uses

Ending Tuberculosis incidence in the country requires implementing a mix of biomedical, public health target and socioeconomic interventions along with research and innovation. This indicator calls on the government and associated line ministers and organizations to adapt and implement strategies with commitment and financing that focuses on serving populations highly vulnerable to infection and poor health care access, such as migrants. There is a need to engage partners within the health sector and in the fields such as social protection, labour, immigration and justice.

Limitations

N/A

Other comments

TB incidence has been used for over a century as a main indicator of TB burden, along with TB mortality. The indicator allows comparisons over time and between countries. Improvement in the quality of TB surveillance data result in reduced uncertainty about indicator values.

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