Why Is This Important?

If not treated properly, tuberculosis (TB) disease can be fatal. TB bacteria usually attack the lungs but may attack any part of the body. The bacteria are typically spread through the air when a person with TB disease of the lungs or throat expels tiny airborne particles which people nearby can breathe in and become infected. Early detection and treatment of TB are essential to control the spread of the disease and to prevent outbreaks.^[https://www.cdc.gov/tb/about/index.html 1]^

Definition

Percentage of tuberculosis patients who complete curative therapy within 12 months

Data Source

How the Measure is Calculated

How Are We Doing?

The Healthy New Jersey 2020 target was met in 2012 and again in 2016 but has yet to remain stable above the target rate.

What Is Being Done?

The [http://www.state.nj.us/health/hivstdtb/tb/ Tuberculosis Control Program] supports TB ambulatory care activities (clinical evaluation, treatment, prevention and epidemiology) at the county, municipal, and institutional level through the provision of health service grant funds, staff, medication, consultation, and education. The program also collaborates closely with the [http://globaltb.njms.rutgers.edu/ New Jersey Medical School's Global TB Institute] at Rutgers University to provide training.

More Resources

CDC Tuberculosis Info: [http://www.cdc.gov/tb/]

Health Program Information

NJDOH Tuberculosis Control Program: [http://www.state.nj.us/health/hivstdtb/tb/]

Footnote References

1. CDC, [https://www.cdc.gov/tb/about/index.html About Tuberculosis], 12/19/23