Cured but not healed: high burden of pulmonary disability and multimorbidity among TB survivors in India

Public Health Action 2026 Open access

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Authors: S. Subramanian, P. Thekkur, P. Chinnakali, J.P. Tripathy, G. Ramaswamy, V. Venugopal, I.S. Sehgal, K. Soundappan, P.R. Naik, D. Nair, S. Malegaonkar, V.M. Babu
+7 more K.Y. Jothula, A. Malik, L. Devaraj, M. Rajaram, S. Sarkar, A.D. Harries, R. Zachariah
DOI: 10.5588/pha.26.0038
Cited by: 1
References: 23

Abstract

SETTING Five districts across five states of India. OBJECTIVE To assess the prevalence of TB-associated disability, comorbidities, risk determinants, and linkage to care among adults completing TB treatment between October 2024 and December 2025. DESIGN A cohort study using primary data collection. Trained research staff conducted all the assessments. Pulmonary disability meant impaired lung function on spirometry and/or walking

Fields of Study & Subjects

Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis

Publication details

Journal / source
Public Health Action
Publisher
International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease
Volume
16
Issue
3
Pages
250–256
Publication date
1 August 2026
Language
EN