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Spatial-Temporal Patterns of Tuberculosis Incidence in Urban Slums: A Geospatial Analysis

Authors: Rongqiang Zhang¹, Xiantao Zeng², Shengli Wu³*


Affiliations:

¹ Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang 712046, China

² Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China

³ LifeCenter Northwest, Seattle 98101, USA


*Corresponding Author:Shengli Wu, Email: victorywu2000@163.com

Abstract

This geospatial analysis examines tuberculosis incidence patterns in urban slums across five major cities. Using spatial scan statistics and geographic information systems, we identified significant disease clusters associated with population density and healthcare access. The findings inform targeted TB control strategies in high-risk urban areas.

Keywords: Tuberculosis; Spatial Analysis; Urban Slums; Infectious Disease Epidemiology; Disease Clusters; Public Health Surveillance

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