| Slide 18. Percent of Foreign-born with TB by Time of Residence in U.S. Prior to Diagnosis, 2009. The
length of U.S. residence among foreign-born persons prior to their TB diagnosis in 2009 is shown in these
stacked bars. Overall, 14% had been in the United States for less than 1 year, 20% between 1 and 4 years,
and 55% for at least 5 years. The distribution is also shown for the top three countries of birth: Mexico, the
Philippines, and India. Among persons born in Mexico, 10% had been in the United States for less than 1
year, 17% between 1 and 4 years, and 61% for at least 5 years. Among persons born in the Philippines, 13%
had been in the United States for less than 1 year, 16% between 1 and 4 years, and 59% for at least 5 years.
Among persons born in India, 15% had been in the United States for less than 1 year, 25% between 1 and 4
years, and 46% for at least 5 years.
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