Age-Specific Mathematical Model for Tuberculosis Transmission Dynamics in South Korea

• Published in: Mathematics (Basel) Vol. 9; no. 8; p. 804
• Main Authors: Lee, Sunmi, Park, Hae-Young, Ryu, Hohyung, Kwon, Jin-Won
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 01.04.2021
• Subjects: Age; Age groups; early detection and treatment rate; Epidemics; Infections; Investigations; Mathematical models; Older people; Ordinary differential equations; Parameter estimation; Parameter sensitivity; Population; Public health; relapse rate; TB mathematical model with two-age groups; the basic reproduction number; transmission rate; treatment rate; Tuberculosis; South Korea

Korea has the highest burden of tuberculosis (TB) among Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development countries. Various strategies have been implemented to eradicate TB in Korea, and it is critical to evaluate previous TB management outcomes before framing future TB policies. Over the past...