A Statistical Analysis about Economic and Social Determinants on Tuberculosis Incidence

Tuberculosis is one of the top ten diseases that cause death in the whole world. This is the main reason why World Health Organization (WHO) fights to eradicate the spreading of this infection and to cure sick people. In 1994 WHO and International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (IUATLD) developed DOTS strategy (Direct Observed Treatment Standardized), which in time was adopted in the whole world. In Romania, DOTS strategy was implemented in 1998 by Health Minister through National Tuberculosis Control Program. A large amount of money was directed from the public budget to this Program. In this paper, we will analyze some social and economic factors like GDP, Population and National Tuberculosis Control Program Budget that influence Tuberculosis incidence. For this analyze we will develop a panel data analysis for the 41th districts from Romania and Bucharest.