Changing dynamics of tuberculosis incidence in Northwest Iran (East Azerbaijan): 15-Year joinpoint time trend analysis
The decline in tuberculosis incidence since 2012, especially among younger groups, indicates progress in local TB control. However, rising rates among older men highlight new demographic concerns. Continued surveillance and targeted interventions are crucial to sustain gains and further reduce tuberculosis in the province.
Authors
- Lotfali Haghiri
- Mohammad Heidari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9015-4286)
- Fatemeh Rostampour
Institutions
- Urmia University (IR)
- Urmia University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Pulmonary Medicine
- Published
- 2026-02-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-026-04177-3
- Primary Topic
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00