Chevallay B, de Haller R, Bernheim J
Schweiz Med Wochenschr. 1983 Feb 19;113(7):261-5.
Despite the decline in pulmonary tuberculosis in industrial countries since the beginning of the century, screening remains important, particularly in population groups at special risk such as jail inmates. A 1-year prospective study in 865 prisoners in Geneva shows that the prevalence of active and residual tuberculosis is five to ten times higher than in the general population. The reasons for this high prevalence are low socio-economic status and lack of a regular job or fixed residence for many prisoners. These facts illustrate the importance of introducing systematic diagnosis and, if necessary, rapid therapeutic measures in jails, with the triple purpose of contributing to the fight against tuberculosis among prisoners, prison staff and the population as a whole.
尽管自本世纪初以来工业化国家的肺结核发病率有所下降，但筛查仍然很重要，特别是在诸如监狱囚犯等具有特殊风险的人群中。在日内瓦对865名囚犯进行的为期1年的前瞻性研究表明，活动性和残留性肺结核的患病率比普通人群高五到十倍。这种高患病率的原因是社会经济地位低下，许多囚犯没有固定工作或固定住所。这些事实说明了在监狱中引入系统诊断以及在必要时采取快速治疗措施的重要性，其具有三重目的，即有助于在囚犯、监狱工作人员以及全体民众中抗击肺结核。
