The burden of tuberculosis; measuring uncertainty

Abstract

National TB programmes are viewed in light of their efforts to reduce the incidence of tuberculosis and tuberculosis-related mortality. But how are these important indices measured? How certain are the published estimates? The presentation highlights some common measurement approaches with a specific focus on Russia.

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Postgraduate course Russian National Conference for Lung Physicians
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St Petersburg, Russia
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Frank van Leth
Associate Professor