According to the reading, most people who die of TB
live in
TB infection can lead to an increased risk of
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 8.6
million people in the world have tuberculosis (TB), a
deadly infectious disease that spreads from person to
person.
Of all deaths caused by TB, 95% occur in low- and
middle-income countries.
A person infected with TB loses 3 to 4 month of
work time annually due to illness.
Earnings lost due to illness average 20 to 30% of
household income each year.