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J Epidemiol Community Health 2009;63:63 doi:10.1136/jech.2009.096727k
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Quantifying the association between tuberculosis and diabetes: a case-control analysis

  1. V. Corris1,
  2. N. Unwin2,
  3. J. Critchley2
  1. 1
    Newcastle Primary Care Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
  2. 2
    Institute of Health and Society, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

      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 …

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