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Combined, these four states accounted for 49.2% of all TB cases in the country last year. People from racial and ethnic minorities and foreign-born residents continue to be disproportionately affected by TB, the CDC said. 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. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 12,898 new cases of TB in 2008, which equals 4.2 cases per 100,000 people. Rates among Hispanics, blacks and Asians were 7.5, 8.1 and 23.4. Four states -- California, Florida, New York and Texas -- reported more than 500 TB cases each in 2008. In 2007, five states had at least 500 cases, and seven states recorded that many in 2006. Although 33 states and the District of Columbia reported lower rates in 2008 than in 2007, 17 states had higher rates. 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. | rifle accuracy facts rifle accuracy factors, softcover extreme rifle accuracy by mike ratigan extreme rifle accuracy by mike ratigan evaluating rifles for accuracy problems evaluating rifles for accuracy pmhd-ths - avocent temperature & humidity sensor -1% temperature accuracy - 2% humidity accuracy 301-1141-01 - digi watchport temperature & humidity sensor - 2% temperature accuracy - 5% humidity accuracy rimmed & belted rifle chambering reamers rimfire rifle/auto pistol rougher style fits 22 long rifle rimmed & belted rifle chambering reamers rimfire rifle/auto pistol fin style fits 22 long rifle the facts of life the facts of murder eo-tech 512 tactical holographic rifle scope offered by sec pro- best rifle sights on the internet ; army rifle sights bribe facts and thoughts fun facts about this belt |