Long-Term Tuberculosis Mortality Trends in Kazakhstan, 1998–2024: Regional Inequalities, Associated Factors and Health System Reforms

Background

Tuberculosis (TB) mortality remains an important indicator of disease burden, health system performance, and progress toward global TB control targets. This study aimed to assess long-term trends in TB mortality in Kazakhstan from 1998 to 2024 and to examine regional differences and population-level factors associated with mortality.