Prevalence of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease in U.S. Medicare Beneficiaries

• DOI: 10.1164/rccm.201111-2016oc
• Publication Date: 2012-02-05T01:31:55Z
• Authors: Jennifer Adjemian; Kenneth N. Olivier; Amy E. Seitz; Steven M. Holland; D. Rebecca Prevots
• Keywords: Prevalence

Rationale: Pulmonary nontuberculous mycobacteria (PNTM) are an important cause of morbidity among older adults in the United States, but national prevalence estimates lacking.Objectives: To describe and trends PNTM disease aged 65 years or throughout States.Methods: A nationally representative 5% sample Medicare Part B beneficiaries was analyzed from 1997 to 2007. Demographic medical claims data were compiled for selected comorbidities calculated over time evaluated. Logistic regression used identify demographic geographic factors associated with PNTM.Measurements Main Results: From 2007, annual significantly increased 20 47 cases/100,000 persons, 8.2% per year. The period 112 although twofold higher Asians/Pacific Islanders than whites (228 vs. 116 persons). Western states had highest at 149 Hawaii having 396 followed by southeastern states, which a 131 persons. cases more comorbid conditions noncases 40% likely die noncases. Women 1.4 times be case men. Relative whites, twice as case, whereas blacks half likely.Conclusions: is increasing across all regions States both men women. Significant racial/ethnic differences suggest gene–environment interactions.