Date: January 5, 2012 Creator: Kendal, Alexandra E. Description:
Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the most widespread infectious
diseases in the world, infecting an average of 9 million people
annually. Although TB is curable, more than 1 million TB-related
deaths occur each year. Due in part to a growing global response
to TB, progress has been made in combating the disease.
Globally, new TB infection rates have begun to slowly decline
and TB mortality rates have decreased significantly since 1990.
At the same time, absolute numbers of people infected with TB,
particularly in Asia and Africa, continue to rise. Congress has
recognized TB as an important humanitarian issue and
increasingly as a potential threat to global security. In its
second session, the 112th Congress will likely debate the
appropriate funding levels and optimum strategy for addressing
the continued challenge of global TB. Contributing Partner: UNT
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