Geospatial analysis of tuberculosis incidence in relation to socio-economic and environmental indicators in Romania
This is the first geospatial study in Romania that explores the link between TB incidence and exploratory indicators of air pollution, living conditions, and education level using epidemiological data obtained in the national tuberculosis surveillance and control program. Greater exposure to air pollution and worsened living conditions are correlated with higher TB incidence rates. Policymakers should highlight the need for geographically targeted interventions to improve TB control and screening in Romania.
Authors
- Andreea Karina Gruia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6690-1483)
- Beatrice Mahler (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9240-922X)
- Daniel Peptenatu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4473-8969)
- Ioana Munteanu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7986-8731)
- Alexandra Grecu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8821-4163)
- Amr S. Soliman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5528-670X)
- Aurel Mihail Băloi
- Jenna Zabroski
Institutions
- Titu Maiorescu University (RO)
- University of Bucharest (RO)
- Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy (RO)
- City University of New York (US)
- Centre de recherche en Epidémiologie et Santé des Populations (FR)
- Institutul de Pneumoftiziologie "Marius Nasta" (RO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2025-12-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1711489
- Primary Topic
- Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00