The increase in life expectancy during the 20th century is largely due to improvements in child survival; this increase is associated with reductions in infectious disease mortality, due largely to immunization. However, infectious diseases remain a major cause of illness, disability, and death.
Objective IID-29
Tuberculosis incidence rate (reported cases per 100,000)
| 2020 Goal | 2010-12 | 2011-13 | 2002-14 | 2013-15 | 2014-16 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Counties | 1.0 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Franklin County, PA | 1.0 | 2.2 | DSU | DSU | DSU | DSU |
Website Updated August 2016
Topic Area IID - Immunization and Infectious Diseases
Courtesy: Healthy People 2020, <www.healthypeople.gov>