Incidence of bronchiectasis concerning tuberculosis epidemiology and other ecological factors: A Korean National Cohort Study.

Hayoung ChoiJiin RyuSang-Heon KimBumhee YangBin HwangboSun-Young KongYun Su SimHye Yun ParkSeung Won RaYeon-Mok OhJi-Yong MoonTae-Hyung KimJang Won SohnHo Joo YoonHyun Lee

Published in: ERJ open research (2020)

In South Korea, the estimated incidences of bronchiectasis were 147-229 cases per 100000 with a decreasing trend. It may follow the concurrent decrease in the TB prevalence and incidence, and favourable personal and socioeconomic conditions. https://bit.ly/32UA8xH.

Keyphrases

risk factors
cystic fibrosis
mycobacterium tuberculosis
climate change
quality improvement
pulmonary tuberculosis
emergency department
human health
hepatitis c virus