Tuberculosis Infection in Urban Adolescents: Results of a School-Based Testing Program.

Barry, M. Anita; And Others

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Publication Date: 1990

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Tuberculosis Infection in Urban Adolescents: Results of a School-Based Testing Program.

Barry, M. Anita; And Others

American Journal of Public Health, v80 n4 p439-41 Apr 1990

Discusses a tuberculosis skin testing program introduced for seventh and tenth grade students in Boston (Massachusetts) public schools. Positivity rate was significantly higher in tenth grade students. Among those testing positive, the majority were born outside the United States. Results suggest that testing may identify a significant number of candidates for preventive therapy. (Author/JS)

Descriptors: Communicable Diseases, Disease Incidence, Grade 10, Grade 7, Health Promotion, Immigrants, Pilot Projects, School Health Services, Screening Tests, Urban Schools

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Massachusetts (Boston)

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