Trend of smear-positive pulmonary tuberculosis in Iran during 1995-2012: A segmented regression model

Background: Describing trend in tuberculosis (TB) over time can play an important role to assess the disease control strategies and predict the future morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to determine the incidence trend of smear-positive pulmonary tuberculosis (SPPT) in sub-age and sex groups...

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Main Authors: Salman Khazaei, Mokhtar Soheilyzad, Leila Molaeipoor, Zaher Khazaei, Shahab Rezaeian, Somayeh Khazaei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:International Journal of Preventive Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.ijpvmjournal.net/article.asp?issn=2008-7802;year=2016;volume=7;issue=1;spage=86;epage=86;aulast=Khazaei