Statistical Analysis of Malnutrition and Tuberculosis Cases in High Burden Districts of Madhya Pradesh

Author: Bhavna Goswami and Sushma Jain

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Abstract

This statistical study investigates the relationship between malnutrition and tuberculosis (TB) incidence in high-burden districts of Madhya Pradesh, utilizing secondary data from relevant government sources. Tuberculosis remains a significant public health challenge globally, particularly in India, which carries the highest burden of TB cases. One of the primary challenges of the study was the availability and quality of data from government sources, which may have inconsistencies and gaps that could affect the reliability of the analysis. Despite these challenges, statistical analysis revealed a strong positive correlation between malnutrition and TB incidence, as indicated by a Pearson correlation coefficient of 0.817 (p = 0.007) and a Spearman's rank correlation coefficient of 0.867 (p = 0.005). The findings suggest that higher levels of malnutrition correspond to increased TB prevalence, reinforcing the urgent need for integrated health strategies that simultaneously address nutritional deficiencies and TB management. With significant numbers of anemic and underweight individuals in districts such as Bhopal and Rewa, enhancing nutrition appears essential for improving the population's overall health and mitigating TB incidence. These results advocate for comprehensive public health interventions focusing on nutritional improvements as a means to reduce TB prevalence. Furthermore, the study contributes to the understanding of how nutritional status impacts TB outcomes in Madhya Pradesh, providing valuable insights for policymakers and health practitioners in designing targeted interventions that enhance community health outcomes across the region.

Keywords

Tuberculosis, Malnutrition, Madhya Pradesh, Public Health, Correlation Analysis, Nutritional Deficiencies, Environmental Health

Conclusion

This study confirms the significant relationship between malnutrition and tuberculosis in the high-burden districts of Madhya Pradesh. The results advocate for comprehensive public health strategies that integrate nutritional improvements with TB prevention and treatment efforts, ultimately aiming to reduce disease prevalence and enhance community health.

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Bhavna Goswami and Sushma Jain (2023). Statistical Analysis of Malnutrition and Tuberculosis Cases in High Burden Districts of Madhya Pradesh. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(3): 947-951.