Anemia as a risk factor for tuberculosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Abstract

According to the current systematic review and meta-analysis, we can conclude that anemia was a risk factor for tuberculosis. Therefore, anemia screening, early diagnose, and treatment should be provoked in the community to reduce the burden of tuberculosis.

Topics & Keywords

Iron Metabolism and Disorders Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine

Volume 26, Issue 1, pp. 13-13

DOI: 10.1186/s12199-020-00931-z

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