A large proportion of population inhabits urban slums being typically overcrowded hence; these are the settlements of poor people being highly polluted and lack basic amenities Present study demonstrated moderately high incidence of PTB, DM and comorbid PTB and DM in presence of potential contributing factors in slums areas of Bhopal city. The slum areas selected in the city have got deprived status of varying degrees creating poor environmental conditions of living for dwellers being prone to infections and diseases. Over the age 35-40 years excessive edible oil intake and family history of diabetes probably contributed to DM in the slum people. The overall incidence of PTB cases was 5.41% whereas; the overall incidence of DM was noted to be 5.84%. Furthermore, the overall incidence of Comorbidity of PTB and DM was computed to be 1.73%. The incidence of all these three conditions was lower in females as compared to males. Both PTB and DM are major public health problems in our country and comorbid PTB and DM poses more challenges for its being more fatal.

Diabetes Mellitus, Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Comorbid PTB and DM, PTB Contributing factors, Poverty, Slum Environment