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SDG 3: Tuberculosis

Abstract

Background

In countries with a low TB incidence (≤ 10 cases/100,000 population), active pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) mostly affects vulnerable populations with limited access to healthcare. Thus, passive case-finding systems may not be successful in detecting and treating cases and preventing further transmission. Active and cost-effective search strategies can overcome this problem.

Aim

We aimed to review the evidence on the cost-effectiveness (C-E) of active PTB screening programmes among high-risk populations in low TB incidence countries.

Methods

We performed a systematic literature search covering 2008–2023 on PubMed, Embase, Center for Reviews and Dissemination, including Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects (DARE), National Health Services Economic Evaluation Database (NHS EED), Global Index Medicus and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL).

Results

We retrieved 6,318 articles and included nine in this review. All included studies had an active case-finding approach and used chest X-ray, tuberculin skin test, interferon-gamma release assay and a symptoms questionnaire for screening. The results indicate that screening immigrants from countries with a TB incidence > 40 cases per 100,000 population and other vulnerable populations as individuals from isolated communities, people experiencing homelessness, those accessing drug treatment services and contacts, is cost-effective in low-incidence countries.

Conclusion

In low-incidence countries, targeting high-risk groups is C-E. However, due to the data heterogenicity, we were unable to compare C-E. Harmonisation of the methods for C-E analysis is needed and would facilitate comparisons. To outline comprehensive screening and its subsequent C-E analysis, researchers should consider multiple factors influencing screening methods and outcomes.

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Cost-effectiveness of active tuberculosis screening among high-risk populations in low tuberculosis incidence countries: a systematic review, 2008 to 2023
<p class="citation"> <span>Citation style for this article:</span> <span class="meta-value authors"> <a href="/search?value1=Nino+Gogichadze&option1=author&noRedirect=true" class="nonDisambigAuthorLink">Gogichadze Nino</a>, <a href="/search?value1=Arnau+Sagrera&option1=author&noRedirect=true" class="nonDisambigAuthorLink">Sagrera Arnau</a>, <a href="/search?value1=Jos%C3%A9+%C3%81ngel+Vicente&option1=author&noRedirect=true" class="nonDisambigAuthorLink">Vicente José Ángel</a>, <a href="/search?value1=Joan-Pau+Millet&option1=author&noRedirect=true" class="nonDisambigAuthorLink">Millet Joan-Pau</a>, <a href="/search?value1=Francesc+L%C3%B3pez-Segu%C3%AD&option1=author&noRedirect=true" class="nonDisambigAuthorLink">López-Seguí Francesc</a>, <a href="/search?value1=Cristina+Vilaplana&option1=author&noRedirect=true" class="nonDisambigAuthorLink">Vilaplana Cristina</a></span>. Cost-effectiveness of active tuberculosis screening among high-risk populations in low tuberculosis incidence countries: a systematic review, 2008 to 2023. <a href="/content/ecdc">Euro Surveill.</a> 2024;29(12):pii=2300614. <a href="https://doi.org/10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2024.29.12.2300614" title="doi link" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2024.29.12.2300614</a> <span class="ES_Article_citation"> <span class="generated">Received</span>: 07 Nov 2023;&nbsp;&nbsp; <span class="generated">Accepted</span>: 15 Feb 2024 </span> </p>
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