Proportion of tuberculosis cases detected under directly observed treatment short course (DOTS)

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PSS Agency :
PSA
Definition :

The number of new infectious tuberculosis cases detected under the internationally recommended tuberculosis control strategy DOTS as a percentage of all tuberculosis cases.
Notes:
Also known as tuberculosis detection rate under DOTS

Formula
Proportion of tuberculosis cases detected under directly observed treatment short course (DOTS)
Source :

PSA

Source URL
https://psa.gov.ph/ISSiP/concepts-and-definitions
PSA Board Resolution :
PSA Board Resolution No 01, Series of 2017 - 154
Board Resolution URL
PSA Board Resolution No 01, Series of 2017 - 154
Statistical Domain
Demographic and social statistics
Statistical Activity
Health