Global Tuberculosis Cases Surge in 2024
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The number of people with TB went up. This happened around the world in the last year. The number was higher than the year before, in 2023.
About 8.3 million people found out they had TB in 2024. The WHO said they know about 78% of the real number. More people may have TB, but were not diagnosed.
The WHO thinks things are getting better after COVID. More people are getting checked and treated now. Deaths from TB went down to 1.23 million in 2024.
TB cases are also going up in the U.S.. They are the highest they have been in many years. Most of the TB cases in the U.S. are in people from other countries.
TB is spread when people cough or sneeze. It attacks the lungs with bacteria. TB can be deadly if people do not get help, and it is still a big problem.
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How many people found out they had TB in 2024?
About 8.3 million people found out they had TB in 2024.
What did the WHO say about TB deaths in 2024?
Deaths from TB went down to 1.23 million in 2024.
How is TB spread?
TB is spread when people cough or sneeze.
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