Which of the following factors have contributed to the rising incidence of tuberculosis (TB)? Se-lect all that apply
a. Nonadherence to treatment
b. Crowded institutional settings
c. Increasing numbers of homeless persons
d. Substance abuse
e. Emigration of infected persons
f. Increased numbers of elderly citizens
g. Lack of access to health care
ANS: A, B, C, D, E, G
Nonadherence, crowded institutional settings, increasing numbers of homeless persons, substance abuse, the emigration of infected persons, and lack of access to health care have contributed to the rising incidence of TB. Increased numbers of elderly citizens is not a factor that is known to have contributed to the rising incidence of tuberculosis.
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