The influence of the Great East Japan Earthquake on tuberculosis control in Japan
10.5365/wpsar.2015.6.2.009
- Author:
Akira Shimouchi
;
Noriko Kobayashi
;
Yoko Nagata
;
Minako Urakawa
;
Nobutatsu Ishkawa
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
TB control programme;
Great East Japan Earthquake
- From:
Western Pacific Surveillance and Response
2015;6(4):30-32
- CountryWHO-WPRO
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
In Japan, tuberculosis (TB) control activities are conducted by public health centres (PHCs) and treatment support is provided by public health nurses (PHNs). This study describes the TB situation in the affected areas and assesses the effectiveness of Japan’s TB control efforts after the disaster.
