Trend of some tuberculosis indices in iran during 25 yr period [1990-2014]

ABSTRACT

Background: Investigation of tuberculosis [TB]-specific indices including prevalence of TB, mortality of TB cases excluding HIV, HIV/TB mortality, incidence of TB [all forms], HIV/TB incidence as well as case detection and related trends is a crucial step in evaluation of program performance and strategies success. Besides, estimating the number and time of change points for TB incidence can help to detect effective factors in TB control. Therefore, the current study aimed to determine the trend of aforementioned indices in Iran during a 25 yr period [1990 to 2014]