Armed conflict in Colombia significantly impacts tuberculosis incidence and mortality rates

Study links armed conflict in Colombia with higher tuberculosis cases and mortality

The prolonged armed conflict in Colombia has had a significant impact on tuberculosis (TB) incidence and mortality. This is revealed by a study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), which aimed to develop a municipal-level armed conflict intensity index and analyze how it relates to inequalities in the tuberculosis burden.

Armed conflict in Colombia significantly impacts tuberculosis incidence and mortality rates

The prolonged armed conflict in Colombia has had a significant impact on tuberculosis (TB) incidence and mortality.