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Ecological-level factors associated with tuberculosis incidence and mortality: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Globally, tuberculosis (TB) is the leading infectious cause of morbidity and mortality, with the risk of infection affected by both individual and ecological-level factors. While systematic reviews on individual-level factors exist, there are currently limited studies examining ecological-level factors associated with TB incidence and mortality. This study was conducted to identify ecological factors associated with TB incidence and mortality. 

Citation:
Liyew AM, Clements ACA, Akalu TY, Gilmour B, Alene KA. Ecological-level factors associated with tuberculosis incidence and mortality: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLOS Glob Public Health. 2024;4(10).

Keywords:
Tuberculosis; incidence

Abstract:
Globally, tuberculosis (TB) is the leading infectious cause of morbidity and mortality, with the risk of infection affected by both individual and ecological-level factors. While systematic reviews on individual-level factors exist, there are currently limited studies examining ecological-level factors associated with TB incidence and mortality. This study was conducted to identify ecological factors associated with TB incidence and mortality.