Spatial inequality, characteristics of internal migration, and pulmonary tuberculosis in China, 2011 –2017: a spatial analysis

ConclusionsOur study found the spatial inequity between SS  + PTB and internal migration. Internal emigration, urban-to-rural migration and GDP per capita were statistically associated with SS + PTB; the negative association was identified between internal emigration, urban-to-rural migration and SS + PTB. Further, we found those migrants with l ower income and less education, and most of them were from rural households. These findings can help stakeholders to implement effective PTB control strategies for areas at high risk of PTB and those with high rates of internal migration.
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research