Slide 18. Percent of Foreign-born with TB by Time of Residence in U.S. Prior to Diagnosis, 2010.  The length of U.S. residence among foreign-born persons prior to their TB diagnosis in 2010 is shown in these stacked bars.  Overall, 15% had been in the United States for less than 1 year, 18% 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, 15% between 1 and 4 years, and 61% for at least 5 years. Among persons born in the Philippines, 14% had been in the United States for less than 1 year, 15% between 1 and 4 years, and 60% for at least 5 years.  Among persons born in India, 17% had been in the United States for less than 1 year, 26% between 1 and 4 years, and 47% for at least 5 years.

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