Undernutrition's Battle Against Tuberculosis: A Global Strategy
A study in The Lancet Global Health suggests addressing undernutrition could prevent up to 2.3 million global tuberculosis cases in 2023. With significant impact in countries like India, eliminating undernutrition as a risk factor is crucial for TB control. Integrating bio-social interventions could aid in reaching global TB targets.
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Addressing undernutrition could avert up to 2.3 million tuberculosis (TB) cases globally, accounting for 23.7% of adult infections in 2023, reveals a study in The Lancet Global Health.
The study highlights the potential impact of nutritional interventions, particularly in countries like India, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Pakistan. Researchers from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine emphasize the vital role of eliminating undernutrition in reducing global TB incidence.
Recognized as a modifiable risk factor with substantial social determinants, undernutrition's intersection with TB underscores the necessity for bio-social interventions. Combining biomedical solutions with nutrition strategies could accelerate TB eradication efficiently, according to the study authors.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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