Burden of non-adherence to latent tuberculosis infection drug therapy and the potential cost-effectiveness of adherence interventions in Canada: a simulation study.

Anik R PatelJonathon R CampbellMohsen SadatsafaviFawziah MarraJames C JohnstonKirsten SmillieRichard T Lester

Published in: BMJ open (2017)

Full adherence could reduce the number of future TB cases by nearly 60%, offsetting TB-related costs and health burden. Several existing interventions are could be cost-effective to help achieve this goal.

Keyphrases

mycobacterium tuberculosis
physical activity
healthcare
public health
glycemic control
mental health
hiv aids
current status
metabolic syndrome
bone marrow
electronic health record
health promotion