statistics

TB in the U.S.

• 14,517 TB cases were reported in 2004, a 2.3% decrease from 2003.
• 19 states experienced increases in their number of TB cases.
• 42% of all cases were in CA, NY and TX.
• 12 states have rates above the national average.
• The case rate is highest among Asians and Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders.