Discrepancies in tuberculosis burden estimates: North Korean defectors vs. official reports
There were large gaps in TB prevalence between NKD and native North Korean residents and between the estimated and reported TB burden within North Korea. These findings underscore the need for targeted TB control strategies that address both health system disparities and the integration of NKDs into local healthcare services.
Authors
- Seung Heon Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7180-3877)
- Hyun Yong Jeong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8783-0506)
- In‐Hwan Oh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3388-8961)
- R.P. Lee
- Heesang Han (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0750-5645)
- Ilsik Jang
- Yedham Kang
- Seung‐Chul Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1034-1410)
Institutions
- Shin Ansan University (KR)
- Ulsan College (KR)
- Korea University (KR)
- Ansan University (KR)
- Kyung Hee University (KR)
- University of Ulsan (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2025-05-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1545628
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Korean Peninsula Historical and Political Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.20
Funders
- National Health Insurance Service
- Korea Health Industry Development Institute