2021
DOI: 10.1515/ijamh-2020-0293
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Addressing gaps in adolescent tuberculosis programming and policy in Nigeria from a public health perspective

Abstract: Objectives Tuberculosis (TB) is a leading infectious cause of death globally. Of the estimated 10 million people who developed active TB in 2019, 1.8 million (18%) were adolescents and young adults aged 15–24 years. Adolescents have poorer rates of TB screening, treatment initiation and completion compared to adults. Unfortunately, there is relatively less programme, research and policy focus on TB for adolescents aged 10–19 years. This article reviews the scope of health services and the rel… Show more

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