| TB
Morbidity Trends in the United States |
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| • | From
1953 to 1984, reported cases decreased by an |
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| average
of 5.6% per year |
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| • | From
1985 to 1992, reported TB cases increased by |
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| 20% |
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| • | Since
1993, reported TB cases have been declining |
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| again |
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| • | 18,361
cases reported in 1998 |
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