TABLE 2

Characteristics of migrants who were referred for follow-up during the study period (January 1, 2000–December 31, 2015)

Migrants referred for follow-upMigrants referred for follow-up who developed active tuberculosis
Total cohort32 550428
Sex#32 128428
 Male15 586 (49)205 (48)
 Female16 542 (51)223 (52)
Age years38.8±20.735.4±15.7
Country of origin#31 523422
 China7705 (24)53 (13)
 India3030 (10)76 (18)
 Philippines2775 (9)28 (7)
 Vietnam1535 (5)48 (12)
 Other16 478 (52)216 (50)

Data are presented as n (%) or mean±sd, unless otherwise stated. #: some data were missing, percentages refer to migrants for whom information was available.