Prevalence and epidemiological profile of pulmonary tuberculosis among elderly population residing in old age homes in Salem district, Tamilnadu

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Nirmalson, Shini Preetha and Vijayakarthikeyan, M. and M.d, Thenmozhi (2025) Prevalence and epidemiological profile of pulmonary tuberculosis among elderly population residing in old age homes in Salem district, Tamilnadu. Indian Journal of Tuberculosis, 72. S55 - S59. ISSN 00195707

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Abstract

This cross-sectional study assessed the prevalence and epidemiological profile of pulmonary tuberculosis among 300 elderly residents in 10 old age homes in Salem, Tamil Nadu. TB prevalence was 2.6%, with higher rates in females, symptomatic individuals, underweight residents, those in dormitories, and individuals with comorbidities. The study emphasizes proactive screening and targeted interventions for early TB detection in older adults.

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Uncontrolled Keywords: adult; aged; Article; comorbidity; coughing; cross-sectional study; current smoker; diabetes mellitus; female; fever; hemoptysis; home for the aged; human; hypertension; Indian; lung tuberculosis; male; prevalence; screening; tuberculosis control; underweight; very elderly; epidemiology; India; middle aged; risk factor; smoking; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Cough; Cross-Sectional Studies; Female; Hemoptysis; Homes for the Aged; Humans; Hypertension; Male; Middle Aged; Prevalence; Risk Factors; Smoking; Tuberculosis, Pulmonary
Subjects: Medicine > Epidemiology
Divisions: Arts and Science > School of Arts and Science, Chennai > Chemistry
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Date Deposited: 26 Nov 2025 07:17
Last Modified: 26 Nov 2025 07:17
URI: https://vmuir.mosys.org/id/eprint/351

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