TABLE 2.
Demographics
| Characteristic | Frequency (no. of cases) | % of cases |
|---|---|---|
| Age (yr) | ||
| 25 and under | 29 | 8.2 |
| 25 to 34 | 106 | 30.0 |
| 35 to 44 | 88 | 24.9 |
| 45 to 54 | 40 | 11.3 |
| 55 and over | 90 | 25.5 |
| Gender | ||
| Female | 126 | 35.7 |
| Male | 227 | 64.3 |
| World region of birth | ||
| Canada and Western Europe | 31 | 8.8 |
| Eastern Europe | 30 | 8.5 |
| Africa and Middle East | 67 | 19.0 |
| South Asia | 83 | 23.5 |
| Southeast Asia | 62 | 17.6 |
| Caribbean and Latin America | 80 | 22.7 |
| Yrs in Canadaa | ||
| Less than 1 | 233 | 66.0 |
| More than 1 | 76 | 21.5 |
| NA or unknown | 44 | 12.5 |
| BCG vaccination | ||
| No | 169 | 47.9 |
| Unknown | 76 | 21.5 |
| Yes | 108 | 30.6 |
| Total | 353 | 100.0 |
a
A 1-year mark was selected because there is substantial evidence that a large proportion of TB among immigrants occurs soon after arrival in the new country (31). NA, not applicable.