Coronavirus epidemic can push millions of people in poverty. The shortage of healthcare
resources, lack of sanitation, and population compactness leads to an increase in …

Doctor–patient trust is not strong in China, but studies examining this factor remain
insufficient. The present study aimed to explore the effect of doctor–patient communication …

Background Human migration facilitate the spread of tuberculosis (TB). Migrants face an
increased risk of TB infection. In this study, we aim to explore the spatial inequity of sputum …

Background Although diagnosis and treatment services for tuberculosis (TB) are provided
free of charge in most countries, direct non-medical and indirect costs due to absenteeism …

Background Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the most serious infectious diseases
worldwide. China has the second highest TB burden globally, but existing studies have …

Objectives Delay in diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) is an important but under-appreciated
problem. Our study aimed to analyse the patient pathway and possible risk factors of long …

Background Economically underdeveloped areas in western China are hotspots of
tuberculosis, especially among students. However, the related spatial and temporal patterns …

This timely new textbook lays bare the ways in which disease and disaster can turn
politicians into global leaders or national liabilities. It explains the impact of crises on …

Introduction Tuberculosis (TB) morbidity and mortality are significantly increasing in the
elderly worldwide. Their optimal health outcomes are hampered by medication related …

Tuberculosis (TB) disproportionally affects poor people, leading to income and non-income
losses. Measures of socioeconomic impact of TB, eg impoverishment and patient costs are …