Non-hispanic whites have higher risk for pulmonary impairment from pulmonary tuberculosis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Disparities in outcomes associated with race and ethnicity are well documented for many diseases and patient populations. Tuberculosis (TB) disproportionately affects economically disadvantaged, racial and ethnic minority populations...

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Main Authors: Pasipanodya Jotam G, Vecino Edgar, Miller Thaddeus L, Munguia Guadalupe, Drewyer Gerry, Fernandez Michel, Slocum Philip, Weis Stephen E
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-02-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/119