Ascertainment of non-respiratory tuberculosis in five boroughs by comparison of multiple data sources.
The incidence of non-respiratory tuberculosis (TB) is known to be rising in many parts of the world. Examination of the ascertainment of non-respiratory TB in five Welsh boroughs by comparing multiple data sources showed that statutory notifications missed nearly half (38/81) of all cases over a period of 10 years, and illustrates an urgent need to improve surveillance.
Mukerjee
A K
AK
Bro Taf Health Authority, Cardiff. arun.mukerjee@bro-taf-ha.wales.nhs.uk
D003625:Data Collection; D018563:Disease Notification; D004739:England / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D011159:Population Surveillance; D014376:Tuberculosis / Q000453:epidemiology*