Prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis among the Bharia, a primitive tribe of Madhya Pradesh, central India

Rao, V G and Bhat, J and Yadav, R and Gopi, P G and Selvakumar, N and Wares, D F (2010) Prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis among the Bharia, a primitive tribe of Madhya Pradesh, central India. International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 14 (3). pp. 368-370. ISSN Print: 1027-3719 | Electronic: 1815-7920

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Abstract

A cross-sectional survey was undertaken to estimate the prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) among the primitive Bharia tribe of Madhya Pradesh, India. Virtually the entire community in Patalkot valley of Chhindwara District was covered. Individuals aged > or =15 years were questioned about chest symptoms relating to TB. Sputum samples were collected and examined by smear microscopy and culture. The overall prevalence of pulmonary TB was found to be 432 per 100 000 population-not dissimilar to that seen in the wider population in India. There is, however, an urgent need to strengthen TB services in the area to improve access for this group.

Affiliation:	National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis
Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Pulmonary tuberculosis, tribal, Bharia, Central India
Subjects:	Tuberculosis > Epidemiological Research
Divisions:	Epidemiology
Depositing User:	Dr. Rathinasabapati R
Date Deposited:	18 Mar 2022 11:26
Last Modified:	18 Mar 2022 11:26
URI:	http://eprints.nirt.res.in/id/eprint/1033

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