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HIV and Tuberculosis: A Growing Burden on Hospitalizations and Healthcare Costs

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Between 1985 and 1990, the impact of HIV infection and tuberculosis on hospitalizations and healthcare costs in the United States continued to escalate. According to a study published in Annals of Internal Medicine, hospitalizations related to HIV infection increased sixfold, from 18 to 102 per 100,000 persons, while hospitalizations related to tuberculosis increased twofold, from 8 to 16 per 100,000 persons. The study highlighted a concerning trend of rising co-infection rates, with the prevalence of tuberculosis among HIV-infected patients increasing from 2.4% to 5.1% and the prevalence of HIV infection among patients with tuberculosis increasing from 11% to 39% between 1985 and 1990.

Key Takeaways:

  • Hospitalizations related to HIV infection increased sixfold, from 18 to 102 per 100,000 persons, between 1985 and 1990.
  • Hospitalizations related to tuberculosis increased twofold, from 8 to 16 per 100,000 persons, between 1988 and 1990.
  • The prevalence of tuberculosis among HIV-infected patients increased from 2.4% in 1985-1988 to 5.1% in 1989-1990.
  • The prevalence of HIV infection among patients with tuberculosis increased from 11% in 1985-1988 to 28% in 1989 to 39% in 1990.
  • The study used the National Hospital Discharge Survey, a nationally representative survey of discharges from U.S. nonfederal short-stay hospitals, and statewide billing information.
  • The study analyzed data from patients 15 to 44 years of age with a listed diagnosis of HIV infection (n=418,200) or active tuberculosis (n=77,700) during 1985-1990.
  • The study is significant in highlighting the growing burden of HIV and tuberculosis on hospitalizations and healthcare costs in the United States during the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Statistics:

  • 418,200 patients with HIV infection were included in the study.
  • 77,700 patients with active tuberculosis were included in the study.
  • Hospitalizations related to HIV infection increased from 18 to 102 per 100,000 persons, representing a 466% increase.
  • Hospitalizations related to tuberculosis increased from 8 to 16 per 100,000 persons, representing a 100% increase.
  • The prevalence of tuberculosis among HIV-infected patients increased from 2.4% to 5.1%.
  • The prevalence of HIV infection among patients with tuberculosis increased from 11% to 39%.

Sources:

  • Annals of Internal Medicine

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