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Mia Fitzpatrick

25 July, 11:43

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.