The poorest regions of the world are at particular risk of an increase in new cases of tuberculosis, since poor nutrition and living conditions, as well as stress, create a favourable environment for development of the disease.
Tuberkuloosi haigestumise oht on eriti suur maailma vaeseimates piirkondades, sest vilets toit ja kehvad elutingimused ning stress loovad selle haiguse arengule soodsa keskkonna.