Number of cases in each survey and exclusions
| 1988 (%) | 1993 (%) | 1998 (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Mainly mycobacteria other than tuberculosis complex. | |||
| Total number of cases | 449 (100) | 522 (100) | 527 (100) |
| Exclusions | |||
| Chemoprophylaxis | 119 (27) | 53 (10) | 130 (25) |
| Altered diagnosis* | 15 (3) | 60 (12) | 25 (5) |
| Others | 7 (2) | 1 (0) | 8(1) |
| Total exclusions | 134 (32) | 114 (22) | 163 (31) |
| Eligible cases | |||
| Previously untreated | 294 (65) | 392 (75) | 350 (66) |
| Previously treated | 14 (3) | 16 (3) | 14 (3) |
| Males | 151 (49) | 189 (46) | 183 (50) |
| Females | 157 (51) | 219 (54) | 181 (50) |
| Age in years | |||
| 0–4 | 107 (35) | 138 (34) | 131 (36) |
| 5–9 | 87 (28) | 124 (30) | 102 (28) |
| 10–14 | 114 (37) | 146 (36) | 131 (36) |
| Total eligible | 308 (68) | 408 (78) | 364 (69) |