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Children and Tuberculosis: Exposing a Hidden Epidemic

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Children and Tuberculosis: Exposing a Hidden Epidemic

ACTION’s analysis of the link between the burden of tuberculosis (TB) and the world’s most vulnerable children - those who are malnourished, orphans, or living with HIV - sheds light on a neglected epidemic. The report, Children and Tuberculosis: Exposing a Hidden Epidemic, is a reminder that TB is not a disease of the past and remains a leading killer, especially of children whose underdeveloped immune systems leave them particularly susceptible. Through this report that ACTION and their partners hope to call attention to the immediate need to stop neglecting TB and increase funding and research for this deadly but preventable disease to save children’s lives.

Author:

ACTION

Audiences:

Policy Makers

Topic:

Advocacy/Communications, Children

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