Table 2 Ecological influencing factors

x1

TB case notification rates (per 100 000 population)

x2

Prevalence of TB (per 100 000 population)

x3

TB mortality among HIV-negative people (per 100 000 population)

x4

Population with sustainable access to improved rural sanitation (percent)

x5

1-year-olds immunized with three doses of DTP3 (%)

x6

1-year-olds immunized with MCV (%)

x7

Life expectancy at birth (years)

X8

Total expenditure on health as percentage of gross domestic product

X9

Per capita total expenditure on health at average exchange rate (US$)

x10

Per capita government expenditure on health at average exchange rate (US$)

x11

New smear-positive TB treatment success under DOTS (%)

x12

TB treatment success under DOTS (%)