Trend and factors associated with Tuberculosis-Diabetes Mellitus comorbidity in a Northeastern Brazilian municipality

ABSTRACT Objectives: to identify the trend and factors associated with Tuberculosis-Diabetes Mellitus comorbidity in Imperatriz, Maranhão. Methods: epidemiological temporal-series study, conducted a Northeastern Brazilian municipality. The population consisted of Tuberculosis cases Diabetes Mellitus-associated aggravation notified Notifiable Diseases Information System (SINAN) between 2009 2018. We determined prevalence using Prais-Winsten regressions employed Poisson regression. Results: ranged from 3.23% 2014 19.51% 2018, mean 11.5% for period, showing an increasing trend. Age groups 30 59 years ? 60 years, education < 8 clinical form pulmonary were risk comorbidity. Conclusions: its alert us need improve customer service at all levels health care.