Tuberculosis and diabetes co-morbidity: An unresolved problem

César Ugarte-Gil, David A.J. Moore

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Abstract

Co-morbidity between tuberculosis and diabetes has been described since the early 20th century. In developed countries, where there has been a decrease of infectious diseases with an increase of non-communicable diseases, as well as those countries who still have a high prevalence of infectious diseases but an increase of non-communicable diseases, it is observed that the prevalence of co-morbidity between tuberculosis and diabetes is increasing, making clinical management and control at the public health level a new challenge for health systems. This review aims to show the current available evidence that can inform research lines being developed to understand the problem. In countries like Peru, where there is an epidemiological transition, further research could allow us to understand and describe in a better way the characteristics and impact of this co-morbidity.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)137-142
Number of pages6
JournalRevista Peruana de Medicina Experimental y Salud Publica
Volume31
Issue number1
StatePublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Comorbidity (source: mesh nlm)
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Tuberculosis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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