Screening programmes for tuberculosis in new entrants across Europe

Richard J. Coker; A. Bell; R. Pitman; A. Hayward; J. Watson

Screening programmes for tuberculosis in new entrants across Europe

Richard J. Coker^*
, A. Bell
, R. Pitman
, A. Hayward
, J. Watson

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Screening foreign-born groups with high rates of tuberculosis may help to ensure that they can benefit from early treatment and minimise onward transmission. In January 2003, we surveyed new entrant screening programmes in Europe. Of the 26 countries from whom a response was received, 13 (50%) conducted no specific tuberculosis screening. Of 13 countries with programmes, none conducted pre-entry screening, three conducted screening at ports of entry, and nine screened in other centres. All 13 principally screened refugees. All programmes used chest X-rays as a screening tool, but no two countries took the same specific clinical approach.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1022-1026
Number of pages	5
Journal	International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease
Volume	8
Issue number	8
Publication status	Published - Aug 2004
Externally published	Yes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Keywords

Europe
Immigration
Screening
Tuberculosis

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Screening programmes for tuberculosis in new entrants across Europe

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