Incidence and mortality rates of pulmonary TB by gender in Orizaba, Veracruz, 1995–2003
| Variables | Rate* in men | Rate* in women | Incidence rate ratio men:women (95% CI) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Per 100 000 person-years. | ||||
| †Clustering within 1 year of diagnosis. | ||||
| Incidence rates | ||||
| Clustered cases† | 7.54 (n = 87) | 5.35 (n = 68) | 1.41 (1.01 to 1.96) | 0.03 |
| Reactivated cases | 24.25 (n = 280) | 14.78 (n = 188) | 1.64 (1.36 to 1.98) | <0.001 |
| Total cases | 31.79 (n = 367) | 20.13 (n = 256) | 1.58 (1.34 to 1.86) | <0.001 |
| Mortality rates | ||||
| Due to TB | 3.20 (n = 37) | 1.10 (n = 15) | 2.91 (1.60 to 5.30) | 0.0003 |
| All cause mortality | 7.61 (n = 88) | 2.20 (n = 30) | 3.46 (2.28 to 5.23) | <0.0001 |