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Global Burden of TB
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of the page, the learner will be able to discuss the global incidence of TB and deaths due to TB.
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- Globally, an estimated 11 million people fell ill with TB (incidence) in 2021.
- Historically, it has been the top infectious disease killer. In 2021, there were an estimated 1.4 million TB deaths and an additional 187 000 deaths among HIV-positive people.
- Three countries accounted for 42% of global cases in 2021: India (26%), the Russian Federation (8.5%) and Pakistan (7.9%).
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Figure: Estimated TB incidence in 2021, for countries with at least 100 000 incident cases; Source: Global TB Report, 2022. |
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