Describe the main types of Epidemiological indicators (Person Time Rate, Ratio, proportion)

Mention the various epidemiological terms used in TB and give a short description. 

Incidence, Notification, Tb Deaths, Prevalence, Prevalence of TB infection and TB disease.

Elimination and eradication

Mention what a risk factor for TB disease is and enumerate the most important ones.

Discuss in general the concept of burden of TB and how it is measured.

Explain the droplet - airborne mode of transmission of TB.

• The National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP) is the public health initiative of the Government of India that organizes the country’s Tuberculosis Elimination efforts. 
• NTEP is a centrally sponsored scheme being implemented under the aegis of the National Health Mission with resources sharing between the State Governments and the Central Government.
• The program provides various free of cost, quality tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment services across the country.
• Vision
• Goals

Discuss the time frame, context and the components of the DOTS strategy.

Stop TB Strategy