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People from racial and ethnic minorities and foreign-born residents continue to be disproportionately affected by TB, the CDC said. In 2007, five states had at least 500 cases, and seven states recorded that many in 2006. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 12,898 new cases of TB in 2008, which equals 4.2 cases per 100,000 people. Combined, these four states accounted for 49.2% of all TB cases in the country last year. Although 33 states and the District of Columbia reported lower rates in 2008 than in 2007, 17 states had higher rates. In 2008, TB rates ranged from 0.5 per 100,000 in North Dakota to 9.6 per 100,000 in Hawaii, the study said. Rates among Hispanics, blacks and Asians were 7.5, 8.1 and 23.4 times. However, the CDC report also noted that progress in eliminating tuberculosis has slo in recent years, with a 3.8% average annual rate of decline between 2000 and 2008, compared with a 7.3% rate of decline from 1993 to 2000. Four states -- California, Florida, New York and Texas -- reported more than 500 TB cases each in 2008. | o'connor finger dexterity test o'connor replacement pegs for finger dexterity test minnesota manual dexterity test o'connor tweezer dexterity test o'connor replacement pegs for tweezer dexterity test minnesota record forms for manual dexterity test, 50/pk tetra kh carbonate hardness test kit contains 10ml test reagent a test vial and instructions tetra ph saltwater test kit contains one 10 ml test reagent a test vial color scale instructions and recommendations and 50 tests hestra dexterity ski gloves - mens diagnostic test group one-step follicle stimulating hormone urine test fsh diagnostic test group fecal occult blood test (ifob) fob-01 emtek 86150us19 flat black finger 7/8" solid brass modern finger cabinet pull emtek 86150us26 polished chrome finger 7/8" solid brass modern finger cabinet pull bloody banquet butcher shop - finger food - finger |