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Rwanda National Tuberculosis Prevalence Survey 2012

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General Info
Geography 
Rwanda (RWA)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
03/2012 - 12/2012
Data type
Survey:
  • Cross-sectional
  • Exam
  • Individual
  • Interview
Summary 

The purpose of the Rwanda National Tuberculosis Prevalence Study 2012 was to ascertain the prevalence of tuberculosis among the population age 15 and above. A total of 43,128 individuals participated in the survey. Data were collected with chest x-rays, symptom questionnaires, and sputum specimens.