Geospatial and Temporal Assessment of Tuberculosis Incidence in Iran - Takeaways - MDSpire

Geospatial and Temporal Assessment of Tuberculosis Incidence in Iran

  • By

  • Behnam Khodadoust

  • Fatemeh Sarvi

  • Shahnaz Rimaz

  • Mahmoud Khodadost

  • Mahshid Nasehi

  • February 9, 2026

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    In 2023, tuberculosis (TB) remained a leading global health issue, with 10.8 million new infections and 1.25 million deaths.

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    Iran is classified as a medium-TB-burden country, with an estimated incidence rate of 10.88 per 100,000 population.

  • 3

    Geographical disparities in TB incidence in Iran are influenced by factors such as urbanization, migration, and healthcare infrastructure.

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    This study analyzes 56,748 TB cases at the county level in Iran from 2014 to 2019 to identify spatiotemporal patterns and high-risk areas.

  • 5

    Advanced spatial epidemiological techniques are employed to inform targeted public health interventions and resource allocation in Iran.

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Geospatial and Temporal Assessment of Tuberculosis Incidence in Iran

  • by Behnam Khodadoust, Fatemeh Sarvi, Shahnaz Rimaz, Mahmoud Khodadost, Mahshid Nasehi

  • February 9, 2026

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