article · Epidemiologia

Trends in Tuberculosis Incidence and Mortality in South Africa and Bulgaria (2000–2023): The Impact of Income, Poverty, Unemployment, and Universal Health Coverage

Siyabonga Kave
Alexandrina Vodenitcharova
Yandisa Sikweyiya
Antoniya Yanakieva
Danny Govender
Joana I. Simeonova
Nelisiwe Khuzwayo

2026Open accessUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal

Abstract

TB trends co-occurred with changes in socioeconomic conditions and health system coverage, with differing patterns across contexts. Findings highlight the relevance of equity-oriented, context-specific TB control strategies integrated with social and economic policies.

Research topics

Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
Healthcare Facilities Design and Sustainability
HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses

Sustainable Development Goals

No Poverty

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DOI: 10.3390/epidemiologia7020039

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