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Friday 11 September, Parallel session C
Diabetes plus
Quantifying the association between tuberculosis and diabetes: a case-control analysis
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Background
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major global health problem. A possible risk factor for TB is diabetes (DM), which is predicted to increase dramatically over the next two decades, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, where TB is widespread. This convergence of two epidemics has highlighted the need for a better understanding of the possible association between the two diseases, and its potential significance for public health. This study aimed to assess the strength of the association between TB and …