Kansas tuberculosis outbreak is now America's largest in recorded history

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Kansas tuberculosis outbreak is now America's largest in recorded history

Kansas public health officials say the state's ongoing tuberculosis outbreak is the largest since the CDC started reporting TB cases in the 1950s.
www.cjonline.com


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Here are some detailed statistics and case studies regarding the largest tuberculosis outbreaks in America's history:

Statistics:
  • 1890s to 1910s: This period saw tuberculosis (TB) at its peak in the United States. At the turn of the century:
    • TB was the leading cause of death in the U.S., accounting for about 1 in 7 deaths.
    • In 1900, the death rate from TB was approximately 194 per 100,000 population, which translates to roughly 110,000 deaths annually from TB.
  • New York City:
    • Around 1900, New York City had a TB mortality rate of about 300 per 100,000 people, which was higher than the national average.
    • In 1914, there were over 11,000 deaths from TB in New York City alone, representing about 10% of all deaths in the city.

Specific Case Studies:
  • Saranac Lake, New York:
    • Known as "The Cure Cottages of Saranac Lake," this area became famous for the treatment of TB due to the work of Dr. Edward Livingston Trudeau, who established the first sanatorium in the U.S. in 1885. The town became a hub for TB patients seeking the "rest cure" in the fresh air, illustrating the scale and public health response to the epidemic.
  • Henry Phipps Institute, Philadelphia:
    • Founded in 1903, this was one of the earliest TB dispensaries in the U.S., aimed at providing treatment and education to prevent the spread of TB. It was significant because it offered outpatient services which were innovative for the time, reflecting the scale of the problem in urban centers.
  • Tuberculosis in Immigrant Communities:
    • The influx of immigrants in major cities like New York and Chicago contributed to the high incidence of TB. For instance, studies from the early 20th century noted that TB was significantly higher among immigrants due to poor living conditions upon arrival. One report from 1906 in Chicago showed that TB was two to three times more common among the foreign-born population.
  • Public Health Initiatives:
    • The establishment of sanatoriums across the country was a significant response to the TB epidemic. By 1910, there were over 100 sanatoriums in the U.S. This response was partly due to the recognition of TB's impact on mortality and the economy, as it often affected those in their working years.


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