Who is affected by tuberculosis (TB)The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that one-third of the
world's population is infected with the bacteria that cause
tuberculosis. About 2 million people die from TB each
year.1 - More than 9 million new active TB cases occur
each year.2
- In the United States, 14,093
people had active TB in 2005.3
- More than
80% of the people with TB live in Africa and Asia.2
| | Author: | Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS | Last Updated: April 23, 2009 | | Medical Review: | Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine
R. Steven Tharratt, MD, MPVM, FACP, FCCP - Pulmonology, Critical Care, Medical Toxicology |
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