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Health Indicator Report of Tuberculosis (TB) Cases

Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a type of bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB is typically spread through the air when a person with TB disease of the lungs or throat expels tiny airborne particles (droplet nuclei). People nearby may breathe in these particles and become infected. People who have latent TB infection do not feel sick, do not have symptoms, and cannot spread TB. But, they may develop active TB disease at some time in the future. The bacteria usually attack the lungs but may attack any part of the body. The United States experienced a resurgence of TB disease between 1985 and 1992 when the number of TB cases increased by 20%. Early detection and treatment of TB are essential to control the spread of the disease and prevent outbreaks.
Year1994199519961997199819992000200120022003200420052006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220230.02.04.06.08.010.0Cases per 100,000 PopulationTuberculosis Rates, Utah and U.S., 1994-2023UtahU.S.
 Utah vs. U.S.YearCases per 100,000 Population

Utah

 1Utah19942.9
 1Utah19952.4
 1Utah19962.8
 1Utah19971.7
 1Utah19982.4
 1Utah19991.8
 1Utah20002.2
 1Utah20011.5
 1Utah20021.3
 1Utah20031.7
 1Utah20041.5
 1Utah20051.2
 1Utah20061.3
 1Utah20071.5
 1Utah20081.0
 1Utah20091.4
 1Utah20100.7
 1Utah20111.2
 1Utah20121.3
 1Utah20131.1
 1Utah20141.1
 1Utah20151.2
 1Utah20160.7
 1Utah20170.9
 1Utah20180.6
 1Utah20190.8
 1Utah20200.9
 1Utah20210.5
 1Utah20221.0
 1Utah20231.0

U.S.

 2U.S.19949.2
 2U.S.19958.5
 2U.S.19967.9
 2U.S.19977.2
 2U.S.19986.6
 2U.S.19996.3
 2U.S.20005.8
 2U.S.20015.6
 2U.S.20025.2
 2U.S.20035.1
 2U.S.20045.0
 2U.S.20054.8
 2U.S.20064.6
 2U.S.20074.4
 2U.S.20084.2
 2U.S.20093.8
 2U.S.20103.6
 2U.S.20113.4
 2U.S.20123.2
 2U.S.20133.0
 2U.S.20142.9
 2U.S.20153.0
 2U.S.20162.9
 2U.S.20172.8
 2U.S.20182.8
 2U.S.20192.7
 2U.S.20202.2
 2U.S.20212.4
 2U.S.20222.5
 2U.S.2023

Notes

The 2023 rates were calculated using population numbers provided by the Kem. C. Gardner Policy Institute Population Estimates

Data Sources

  • Utah Department of Health and Human Services Office of Communicable Diseases
  • Population Estimates for 1999 and earlier: Utah Governor's Office of Planning and Budget
  • For years 2020 and later, the population estimates are provided by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, Utah state and county annual population estimates are by single year of age and sex, IBIS Version 2023
  • Population Estimates for 2000-2019: National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) through a collaborative agreement with the U.S. Census Bureau, IBIS Version 2020
  • National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Definition

Rate of newly reported cases of tuberculosis per 100,000 population.

Numerator

Number of tuberculosis cases by count date.

Denominator

Number of persons in the population.

Other Objectives

HP2030 Objective IID-17: Reduce the tuberculosis (TB) case rate for persons living in the United States
U.S. Target: 1.4 cases per 100,000 population

How Are We Doing?

In 2023, 34 cases of TB were reported in Utah. For the five-year period from 2019 to 2023, Utah had an average of 28.0 cases of TB reported per year.

In 2023 the TB case rate in Utah remained consistent at 1.0 per 100,000 compared to 2022.

How Do We Compare With the U.S.?

From 2018 to 2022, the case rate of TB in Utah was 0.76 per 100,000 people compared to the national case rate 2.5 per 100,000 people.

What Is Being Done?

The TB Control Program at the Utah Department of Health and Human Services is charged with reducing the incidence of TB disease through timely reporting and treatment. The Program also provides screening and preventive therapy for those with TB infection. There are 13 local health departments throughout Utah that are the front line of TB case management for the state. Their responsibilities include:
  • diagnosis of TB infection and active TB disease
  • treatment of TB infection and active TB disease
  • ensuring patient adherence to treatment
  • screening of high-risk populations
  • coordination/referral
  • providing culturally appropriate client education.

Available Services

Contact information for Utah Local Health Departments is given below:

Bear River Health Department
655 East 1300 North
Logan, Utah 84341
Phone: (435) 792-6500

Central Utah Public Health Department
70 Westview Drive
Richfield, Utah 84701
Phone: (435) 896-5451

Davis County Health Department
22 S State St
Clearfield, Utah 84015
Phone: (801) 525-5000

Salt Lake County Health Department
610 South 200 East
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
Phone: (385) 468-4222

San Juan Public Health
735 S 200 West #2
Blanding, UT 84511
Phone: (435) 587-3838

Southeast Utah Health Department
28 South 100 East
Price, Utah 84501
Phone: (435) 637-3671

Southwest Utah Public Health Department
620 S 400 East, Ste 400
St George, Utah 84770
Phone: (435) 673-3528

Summit County Public Health Department
650 Round Valley Drive
(at Quinns Junction)
Park City, Utah 84060
Phone: (435) 333-1500

Tooele County Health Department
151 N Main Street
Tooele, Utah 84074
Phone: (435) 277-2300

TriCounty Health Department
133 South 500 East
Vernal, Utah 84078
Phone: (435) 247-1177

Utah County Health Department
151 S University Ave
Provo, Utah 84601
Phone: (801) 851-3000

Wasatch County Health Department
55 South 500 East
Heber City, Utah 84032
Phone: (435) 657-3307

Weber-Morgan Health Department
477 23rd St
Ogden, Utah 84401
Phone: (801) 399-7100

Page Content Updated On 02/08/2024, Published on 03/20/2024
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