Survival and factors associated with mortality among people with tuberculosis in Medellín, Colombia (2018–2023): a retrospective cohort study
TB survival is influenced by age and comorbidities, indicating the need for targeted strategies to protect high-risk groups. Strengthening comprehensive TB control through timely diagnosis, integrated management of chronic conditions and patient-centred care is essential to reduce preventable deaths. Furthermore, improving case notification and follow-up through integrated information platforms will contribute to more effective public health interventions.
Authors
- Diego Vélez-Gómez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6095-3706)
- Dione Benjumea‐Bedoya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4004-2219)
- Fernando Nicolás Montes-Zuluaga
- Elkin Yesid Bonet-Arengas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0902-8961)
- Carlos Montes-Zuluaga
Institutions
- Universidad de Antioquia (CO)
- Municipality of Medellín (CO)
- Secretaría de Salud de Bogotá (CO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-098788
- Primary Topic
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Universidad de Antioquia