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Tuberculosis in Women

Fact Sheet
Tuberculosis in Women

This fact sheet describes the burden of TB in women, the impact of TB on maternal health, and what can be done.

Author:

World Health Organization, Global TB Programme

Audiences:

International Agencies, Policy Makers

Topic:

Advocacy/Communications, General TB Information

Language:

English

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