Tuberculosis and increased risk of cardio-cerebrovascular disease: A nationwide cohort study
We observed a higher CVD risk in TB survivors than in matched controls. Our findings indicate that preventive measures against CVDs should be considered for this population.
Authors
- J. D. Kim
- Jin Young Ahn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3740-2826)
- Hyo Jin Park (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2198-5211)
- Jun Yong Choi
- Joon-Sup Yeom
- Jung Ho Kim
- Haeyong Pak
- Su Jin Jeong
- Woo-Ri Lee
- Se Ju Lee
- Nam Su Ku
Institutions
- Yonsei University (KR)
- National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital (KR)
- National Health Insurance Service (KR)
- Yonsei University Health System (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Infectious Diseases
- Published
- 2025-12-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2025.108337
- Primary Topic
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Health Insurance Service
- NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE SERVICE ILSANHOSPITAL