Table 4.
Comparison of TB incidence among migrant workers and Taiwanese, stratified by age group, 2004 to 2013
| Tuberculosis Cases | Incidencea | Hazard ratio | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ≤24 year-old | ||||
| Taiwanese | 8862 | 12.4 | 1.00 | |
| Migrant workers | 457 | 65.9 | 5.30 (4.83–5.83) | <.0001 |
| 25–34 year-old | ||||
| Taiwanese | 9631 | 25.2 | 1.00 | |
| Migrant workers | 1367 | 66.4 | 2.63 (2.49–2.79) | <.0001 |
| 35–44 year-old | ||||
| Taiwanese | 12,203 | 32.7 | 1.00 | |
| Migrant workers | 427 | 45.7 | 1.40 (1.27–1.54) | <.0001 |
| 45–54 year-old | ||||
| Taiwanese | 17,930 | 49.6 | 1.00 | |
| Migrant workers | 32 | 30.8 | 0.62 (0.44–0.88) | 0.0071 |
aAverage Incidence was represented with annual cases per 105 persons in 10 years average
Poisson regression model was applied to test the differences among each group