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The Global Tuberculosis Epidemic

Fact Sheet
The Global Tuberculosis Epidemic

This fact sheet provides the latest data on the global tuberculosis epidemic, including impact by region, the challenges posed by drug-resistant tuberculosis, and the U.S. government response to the epidemic.

Author:

Henry J Kaiser Family Foundation

Audiences:

International Agencies, Policy Makers

Topic:

Advocacy/Communications, Surveillance, General TB Information

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States

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