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Epidemiological Characterization of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Cuba

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  • Deborah Cabrera Rodríguez
  • Mai Lyng Yon Wong
  • Marlon Carbonell Carbonell
  • Stefano Chiappini Zayas

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Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) remains the leading infectious cause of mortality worldwide, with approximately 10.8 million new cases and 1.25 million deaths in 2023. The highest incidence rates occur in the Southeast Asia Region (45%), Africa (24%), and Western Pacific Region (17%). Objective: To epidemiologically characterize pulmonary tuberculosis in Cuba. Methods: This study employed historical data analysis. Data were obtained through a systematic literature review of 21 sources from SciELO, UpToDate, PubMed, and Cuban national press publications. Results and Discussion: Recent years have shown declining TB incidence rates across Latin America and the Caribbean. Cuba maintains one of the lowest incidence rates in the Americas, reporting 706 cases in 2023. Havana province demonstrated the highest disease burden. Current socioeconomic challenges necessitate programmatic adjustments to the National Tuberculosis Control Program. Conclusions: Recent months have seen concerning incidence increases attributable to deteriorating socioeconomic conditions. We recommend programmatic updates aligned with Cuba's current (2025) epidemiological and socioeconomic reality.

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Handle: RePEc:dbk:southh:2025v4a156
DOI: 10.56294/shp2025318
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