%0 Journal Article
%T Critical Appraisal Focusing on Tuberculosis Risks among Displaced Persons: Do We Have a Smoking Gun?
%A Chukwuebuka Emmanuel Nwoke
%J Journal of Tuberculosis Research
%P 87-98
%@ 2329-8448
%D 2022
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/jtr.2022.103007
%X <span style=\"font-family:Verdana;\"><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;\">The UNHCR 2017 report stated
that about 44,400 people are displaced from their homes daily and about 68.5
million people are currently displaced globally. This article aims at
critically analyzing the tuberculosis risks </span></span><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;\"><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;\"><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;\">a</span></span></span><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;\"><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;\"><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;\">mong displaced people especially as there is an
increase in the number of migrants globally and proliferation of man-made and
natural disasters. Research conducted among displaced persons and most of the
studies concluded that active surveillance and proper case follow-up are the
best ways to ensure adequate tuberculosis case management. In conclusion, the
application of diverse methods in tackling tuberculosis risks should be
especially through a culturally, acceptable precise and feasible plans without
compromising international standards.
%K Displaced Persons
%K Tuberculosis Incidence
%K Tuberculosis Risk
%K Critical Appraisal
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=119180