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The SMR for TB patients (compared with the Australian general population) was increased by 18.7 times for infectious causes of death, 2.8 times for respiratory causes and 1.4 times for cancer-related mortality.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Despite successful treatment, people with TB often experience post-TB sequelae and increased long-term mortality, with increased risk of respiratory causes of death. 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