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Socio-Economic Determinants for Tuberculosis
Learning ObjectivesSocio-Economic Determinants for Tuberculosis
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Socioeconomic determinants of health include the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age. These determinants play an important role in increasing the risk of acquiring TB infection, its progression into active TB disease and further transmission to contacts.
Socio-economic factors affect health-seeking behaviour and access to TB services
Figure: Socioeconomic factors that are affecting the health of TB patients
There may be difficulties in transportation to health facilities and lack of social support to seek care when they fall sick. This delays the contact with health systems for appropriate diagnosis and initiation of treatment.
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Editable of the infographic …
NimishaArora Mon, 27/03/2023 - 16:21
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