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Tuberculosis

  • Tuberculosis is an airborne disease caused by bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The notification rate of tuberculosis has dropped significantly over the past several decades. The decline levels were mild in recent years.
  • Tuberculosis is an airborne disease caused by bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The notification rate of tuberculosis has dropped significantly over the past several decades. The decline levels were mild in recent years. (for details, please refer to the paragraph above)
Figure 1. Tuberculosis Notification Rate, 1961-2023
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*Provisional figure

  • In 2023, the male to female ratio was 1.7:1 for number of tuberculosis notification. It was rare in children under 15 years old but more common in old people.
  • In 2023, the male to female ratio was 1.7:1 for number of tuberculosis notification. It was rare in children under 15 years old but more common in old people. (for details, please refer to the paragraph above)
Figure 2. Notification Rate of Tuberculosis by Age by Sex, 2023*
Note(s):
*Provisional figure