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Geospatial Overlap of Undernutrition and Tuberculosis in Ethiopia

Undernutrition is a key driver of the global tuberculosis (TB) epidemic, yet there is limited understanding regarding the spatial overlap of both diseases. This study aimed to determine the geographical co-distribution and socio-climatic factors of undernutrition and TB in Ethiopia.

Citation:
Wagnew F, Alene KA, Kelly M, Gray D. Geospatial Overlap of Undernutrition and Tuberculosis in Ethiopia. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023;20(21) 

Keywords:
Ethiopia; TB; geospatial overlap; undernutrition

Abstract:
Undernutrition is a key driver of the global tuberculosis (TB) epidemic, yet there is limited understanding regarding the spatial overlap of both diseases. This study aimed to determine the geographical co-distribution and socio-climatic factors of undernutrition and TB in Ethiopia.