The review shows that the incidence rate has decreased by 5.9%, which amounts to 49.6 cases per 100,000 people.
On the other hand, the mortality rate from this disease in the republic has increased, reaching 2.8 per 100,000 population.
Photo from the CEH review. Data from the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic
It was previously reported that nearly one in three people on the planet is a carrier of tuberculosis bacteria; however, the strong immune system of most individuals prevents their multiplication. Only 5-10% of those infected may develop the disease during their lifetime.
